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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,103.60, 487,655.40 and 269,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,103.60, 487,655.40 and 269,991.20 is: 404,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,103.60 : 487,655.40 = 269,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,103.60/487,655.40 = 269,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,103.60x = 487,655.40 × 269,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,103.60x = 131,662,666,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,662,666,632.48/325,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,986.80

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