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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,411.20, 488,116.80 and 286,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,411.20, 488,116.80 and 286,045.20 is: 429,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,411.20 : 488,116.80 = 286,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,411.20/488,116.80 = 286,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,411.20x = 488,116.80 × 286,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,411.20x = 139,623,467,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,623,467,679.36/325,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,067.80

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