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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,537.95, 489,055.29 and 229,695.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,537.95, 489,055.29 and 229,695.75 is: 345,071.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,537.95 : 489,055.29 = 229,695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,537.95/489,055.29 = 229,695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,537.95x = 489,055.29 × 229,695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,537.95x = 112,333,924,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,333,924,323.33/325,537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,071.67

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