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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,273.76, 488,202.24 and 272,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,273.76, 488,202.24 and 272,297.33 is: 408,690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,273.76 : 488,202.24 = 272,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,273.76/488,202.24 = 272,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,273.76x = 488,202.24 × 272,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,273.76x = 132,936,166,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,936,166,452.02/325,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,690.10

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