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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,544.40, 488,316.60 and 185,576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,544.40, 488,316.60 and 185,576.40 is: 278,364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,544.40 : 488,316.60 = 185,576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,544.40/488,316.60 = 185,576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,544.40x = 488,316.60 × 185,576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,544.40x = 90,620,036,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,620,036,688.24/325,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,364.60

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