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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,515.60, 488,273.40 and 281,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,515.60, 488,273.40 and 281,192.40 is: 421,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,515.60 : 488,273.40 = 281,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,515.60/488,273.40 = 281,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,515.60x = 488,273.40 × 281,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,515.60x = 137,298,769,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,298,769,202.16/325,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,788.60

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