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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,536.40, 488,304.60 and 199,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,536.40, 488,304.60 and 199,565.20 is: 299,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,536.40 : 488,304.60 = 199,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,536.40/488,304.60 = 199,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,536.40x = 488,304.60 × 199,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,536.40x = 97,448,605,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,448,605,159.92/325,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,347.80

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