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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,307.08, 487,979.76 and 125,628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,307.08, 487,979.76 and 125,628.52 is: 188,450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,307.08 : 487,979.76 = 125,628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,307.08/487,979.76 = 125,628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,307.08x = 487,979.76 × 125,628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,307.08x = 61,304,175,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,304,175,038.76/325,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,450.17

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