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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,276.40, 487,223.40 and 269,980.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,276.40, 487,223.40 and 269,980.40 is: 404,396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,276.40 : 487,223.40 = 269,980.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,276.40/487,223.40 = 269,980.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,276.40x = 487,223.40 × 269,980.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,276.40x = 131,540,768,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,540,768,421.36/325,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,396.90

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