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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,580.40, 488,370.60 and 319,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,580.40, 488,370.60 and 319,748.40 is: 479,622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,580.40 : 488,370.60 = 319,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,580.40/488,370.60 = 319,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,580.40x = 488,370.60 × 319,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,580.40x = 156,155,717,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,155,717,957.04/325,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,622.60

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