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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,115.96, 481,498.58 and 254,980.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,115.96, 481,498.58 and 254,980.92 is: 382,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,115.96 : 481,498.58 = 254,980.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,115.96/481,498.58 = 254,980.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,115.96x = 481,498.58 × 254,980.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,115.96x = 122,772,950,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,772,950,907.09/321,115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,332.14

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