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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,536.02, 489,052.39 and 229,693.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,536.02, 489,052.39 and 229,693.82 is: 345,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,536.02 : 489,052.39 = 229,693.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,536.02/489,052.39 = 229,693.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,536.02x = 489,052.39 × 229,693.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,536.02x = 112,332,308,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,332,308,045.50/325,536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,068.76

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