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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,326.40, 487,989.60 and 114,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,326.40, 487,989.60 and 114,985.60 is: 172,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,326.40 : 487,989.60 = 114,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,326.40/487,989.60 = 114,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,326.40x = 487,989.60 × 114,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,326.40x = 56,111,776,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,111,776,949.76/325,326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,478.40

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