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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,188.07, 448,461.36 and 279,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,188.07, 448,461.36 and 279,232.08 is: 385,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,188.07 : 448,461.36 = 279,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,188.07/448,461.36 = 279,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,188.07x = 448,461.36 × 279,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,188.07x = 125,224,795,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,224,795,412.04/325,188.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,084.23

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