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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,246.20, 489,035.70 and 273,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,246.20, 489,035.70 and 273,924.60 is: 411,869.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,246.20 : 489,035.70 = 273,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,246.20/489,035.70 = 273,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,246.20x = 489,035.70 × 273,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,246.20x = 133,958,908,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,958,908,508.22/325,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,869.25

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