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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,007.60, 487,511.40 and 269,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,007.60, 487,511.40 and 269,711.60 is: 404,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,007.60 : 487,511.40 = 269,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,007.60/487,511.40 = 269,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,007.60x = 487,511.40 × 269,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,007.60x = 131,487,479,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,487,479,712.24/325,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,567.40

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