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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,414.20, 488,121.30 and 236,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,414.20, 488,121.30 and 236,249.40 is: 354,374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,414.20 : 488,121.30 = 236,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,414.20/488,121.30 = 236,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,414.20x = 488,121.30 × 236,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,414.20x = 115,318,364,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,318,364,252.22/325,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,374.10

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