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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,411.20, 488,116.80 and 236,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,411.20, 488,116.80 and 236,246.40 is: 354,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,411.20 : 488,116.80 = 236,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,411.20/488,116.80 = 236,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,411.20x = 488,116.80 × 236,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,411.20x = 115,315,836,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,315,836,779.52/325,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,369.60

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