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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,071.60, 487,607.40 and 269,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,071.60, 487,607.40 and 269,775.60 is: 404,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,071.60 : 487,607.40 = 269,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,071.60/487,607.40 = 269,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,071.60x = 487,607.40 × 269,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,071.60x = 131,544,578,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,544,578,899.44/325,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,663.40

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