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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,204.84, 448,486.13 and 279,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,204.84, 448,486.13 and 279,250.04 is: 385,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,204.84 : 448,486.13 = 279,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,204.84/448,486.13 = 279,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,204.84x = 448,486.13 × 279,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,204.84x = 125,239,771,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,239,771,013.88/325,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,110.42

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