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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,415.20, 488,122.80 and 236,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,415.20, 488,122.80 and 236,250.40 is: 354,375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,415.20 : 488,122.80 = 236,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,415.20/488,122.80 = 236,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,415.20x = 488,122.80 × 236,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,415.20x = 115,319,206,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,319,206,749.12/325,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,375.60

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