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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,228.56, 487,827.79 and 85,336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,228.56, 487,827.79 and 85,336.53 is: 128,000.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,228.56 : 487,827.79 = 85,336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,228.56/487,827.79 = 85,336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,228.56x = 487,827.79 × 85,336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,228.56x = 41,629,527,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,629,527,970.35/325,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,000.84

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