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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,569.40, 488,354.10 and 185,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,569.40, 488,354.10 and 185,601.40 is: 278,402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,569.40 : 488,354.10 = 185,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,569.40/488,354.10 = 185,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,569.40x = 488,354.10 × 185,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,569.40x = 90,639,204,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,639,204,655.74/325,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,402.10

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