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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,573.20, 488,359.80 and 293,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,573.20, 488,359.80 and 293,432.40 is: 440,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,573.20 : 488,359.80 = 293,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,573.20/488,359.80 = 293,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,573.20x = 488,359.80 × 293,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,573.20x = 143,300,588,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,300,588,177.52/325,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,148.60

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