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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,570.32, 489,104.04 and 229,728.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,570.32, 489,104.04 and 229,728.18 is: 345,120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,570.32 : 489,104.04 = 229,728.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,570.32/489,104.04 = 229,728.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,570.32x = 489,104.04 × 229,728.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,570.32x = 112,360,980,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,360,980,939.85/325,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,120.47

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