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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,191.13, 448,465.57 and 279,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,191.13, 448,465.57 and 279,235.14 is: 385,088.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,191.13 : 448,465.57 = 279,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,191.13/448,465.57 = 279,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,191.13x = 448,465.57 × 279,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,191.13x = 125,227,346,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,227,346,224.13/325,191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,088.44

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