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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,289.26, 488,225.49 and 272,312.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,289.26, 488,225.49 and 272,312.83 is: 408,713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,289.26 : 488,225.49 = 272,312.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,289.26/488,225.49 = 272,312.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,289.26x = 488,225.49 × 272,312.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,289.26x = 132,950,064,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,950,064,860.04/325,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,713.36

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