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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,611.20, 488,416.80 and 231,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,611.20, 488,416.80 and 231,132.80 is: 346,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,611.20 : 488,416.80 = 231,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,611.20/488,416.80 = 231,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,611.20x = 488,416.80 × 231,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,611.20x = 112,889,142,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,889,142,551.04/325,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,699.20

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