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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,405.31, 488,211.64 and 259,101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,405.31, 488,211.64 and 259,101.95 is: 388,735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,405.31 : 488,211.64 = 259,101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,405.31/488,211.64 = 259,101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,405.31x = 488,211.64 × 259,101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,405.31x = 126,496,584,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,496,584,847.89/325,405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,735.47

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