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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,601.40, 488,402.10 and 185,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,601.40, 488,402.10 and 185,633.40 is: 278,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,601.40 : 488,402.10 = 185,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,601.40/488,402.10 = 185,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,601.40x = 488,402.10 × 185,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,601.40x = 90,663,742,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,663,742,390.14/325,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,450.10

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