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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,390.40, 488,085.60 and 185,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,390.40, 488,085.60 and 185,422.40 is: 278,133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,390.40 : 488,085.60 = 185,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,390.40/488,085.60 = 185,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,390.40x = 488,085.60 × 185,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,390.40x = 90,502,003,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,502,003,357.44/325,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,133.60

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