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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,511.10, 488,266.65 and 199,539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,511.10, 488,266.65 and 199,539.90 is: 299,309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,511.10 : 488,266.65 = 199,539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,511.10/488,266.65 = 199,539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,511.10x = 488,266.65 × 199,539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,511.10x = 97,428,678,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,428,678,514.34/325,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,309.85

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