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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,228.34, 488,050.68 and 175,572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,228.34, 488,050.68 and 175,572.84 is: 263,471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,228.34 : 488,050.68 = 175,572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,228.34/488,050.68 = 175,572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,228.34x = 488,050.68 × 175,572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,228.34x = 85,688,443,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,688,443,951.53/325,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,471.64

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