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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,611.40, 488,417.10 and 199,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,611.40, 488,417.10 and 199,640.20 is: 299,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,611.40 : 488,417.10 = 199,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,611.40/488,417.10 = 199,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,611.40x = 488,417.10 × 199,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,611.40x = 97,507,687,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,507,687,527.42/325,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,460.30

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