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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,409.52, 488,064.12 and 88,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,409.52, 488,064.12 and 88,771.44 is: 133,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,409.52 : 488,064.12 = 88,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,409.52/488,064.12 = 88,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,409.52x = 488,064.12 × 88,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,409.52x = 43,326,154,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326,154,744.73/325,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,143.48

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