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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,536.08, 489,052.48 and 229,693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,536.08, 489,052.48 and 229,693.88 is: 345,068.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,536.08 : 489,052.48 = 229,693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,536.08/489,052.48 = 229,693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,536.08x = 489,052.48 × 229,693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,536.08x = 112,332,359,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,332,359,336.96/325,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,068.85

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