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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,101.60, 487,652.40 and 269,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,101.60, 487,652.40 and 269,989.20 is: 404,983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,101.60 : 487,652.40 = 269,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,101.60/487,652.40 = 269,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,101.60x = 487,652.40 × 269,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,101.60x = 131,660,881,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,660,881,354.08/325,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,983.80

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