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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,325.16, 487,653.66 and 184,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,325.16, 487,653.66 and 184,783.72 is: 276,985.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,325.16 : 487,653.66 = 184,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,325.16/487,653.66 = 184,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,325.16x = 487,653.66 × 184,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,325.16x = 90,110,457,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,110,457,366.42/325,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,985.82

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