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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,234.94, 486,791.36 and 294,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,234.94, 486,791.36 and 294,160.40 is: 440,280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,234.94 : 486,791.36 = 294,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,234.94/486,791.36 = 294,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,234.94x = 486,791.36 × 294,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,234.94x = 143,194,739,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,194,739,703.34/325,234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,280.93

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