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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,479.68, 1,238,320.32 and 320,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,479.68, 1,238,320.32 and 320,049.28 is: 480,113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,479.68 : 1,238,320.32 = 320,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,479.68/1,238,320.32 = 320,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,479.68x = 1,238,320.32 × 320,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,479.68x = 396,323,526,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,323,526,825.37/825,479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,113.00

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