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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,436.74, 488,228.72 and 175,673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,436.74, 488,228.72 and 175,673.81 is: 263,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,436.74 : 488,228.72 = 175,673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,436.74/488,228.72 = 175,673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,436.74x = 488,228.72 × 175,673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,436.74x = 85,768,999,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,768,999,736.03/325,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,550.45

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