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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,523.80, 488,285.70 and 273,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,523.80, 488,285.70 and 273,035.80 is: 409,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,523.80 : 488,285.70 = 273,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,523.80/488,285.70 = 273,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,523.80x = 488,285.70 × 273,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,523.80x = 133,319,476,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,319,476,728.06/325,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,553.70

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