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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,513.17, 487,804.50 and 183,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,513.17, 487,804.50 and 183,059.46 is: 274,327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,513.17 : 487,804.50 = 183,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,513.17/487,804.50 = 183,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,513.17x = 487,804.50 × 183,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,513.17x = 89,297,228,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,297,228,355.57/325,513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,327.54

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