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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,557, 490,553.83 and 267,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,557, 490,553.83 and 267,689 is: 403,357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,557 : 490,553.83 = 267,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,557/490,553.83 = 267,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,557x = 490,553.83 × 267,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,557x = 131,315,864,198.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,315,864,198.87/325,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,357.52

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