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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,498.86, 488,395.71 and 192,638.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,498.86, 488,395.71 and 192,638.34 is: 289,044.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,498.86 : 488,395.71 = 192,638.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,498.86/488,395.71 = 192,638.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,498.86x = 488,395.71 × 192,638.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,498.86x = 94,083,738,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,083,738,837.52/325,498.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,044.76

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