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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,234.81, 486,791.16 and 294,160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,234.81, 486,791.16 and 294,160.28 is: 440,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,234.81 : 486,791.16 = 294,160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,234.81/486,791.16 = 294,160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,234.81x = 486,791.16 × 294,160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,234.81x = 143,194,622,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,194,622,596.27/325,234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,280.74

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