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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,486.80, 488,230.20 and 274,165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,486.80, 488,230.20 and 274,165.20 is: 411,247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,486.80 : 488,230.20 = 274,165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,486.80/488,230.20 = 274,165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,486.80x = 488,230.20 × 274,165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,486.80x = 133,855,730,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,855,730,429.04/325,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,247.80

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