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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,010.60, 487,515.90 and 269,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,010.60, 487,515.90 and 269,714.60 is: 404,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,010.60 : 487,515.90 = 269,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,010.60/487,515.90 = 269,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,010.60x = 487,515.90 × 269,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,010.60x = 131,490,155,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,490,155,962.14/325,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,571.90

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