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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,057.19, 486,924.82 and 265,298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,057.19, 486,924.82 and 265,298.63 is: 397,408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,057.19 : 486,924.82 = 265,298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,057.19/486,924.82 = 265,298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,057.19x = 486,924.82 × 265,298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,057.19x = 129,180,484,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,180,484,561.13/325,057.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,408.49

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