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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,171.06, 490,193.82 and 303,495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,171.06, 490,193.82 and 303,495.46 is: 457,517.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,171.06 : 490,193.82 = 303,495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,171.06/490,193.82 = 303,495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,171.06x = 490,193.82 × 303,495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,171.06x = 148,771,598,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,771,598,890.06/325,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,517.96

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