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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,608.60, 488,412.90 and 311,784.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,608.60, 488,412.90 and 311,784.60 is: 467,676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,608.60 : 488,412.90 = 311,784.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,608.60/488,412.90 = 311,784.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,608.60x = 488,412.90 × 311,784.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,608.60x = 152,279,620,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,279,620,661.34/325,608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,676.90

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