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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,265.70, 487,250.55 and 286,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,265.70, 487,250.55 and 286,299.30 is: 428,878.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,265.70 : 487,250.55 = 286,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,265.70/487,250.55 = 286,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,265.70x = 487,250.55 × 286,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,265.70x = 139,499,491,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,499,491,389.62/325,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,878.58

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