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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,611.40, 488,417.10 and 302,801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,611.40, 488,417.10 and 302,801.80 is: 454,202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,611.40 : 488,417.10 = 302,801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,611.40/488,417.10 = 302,801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,611.40x = 488,417.10 × 302,801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,611.40x = 147,893,577,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,893,577,030.78/325,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,202.70

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