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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,611.60, 488,417.40 and 88,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,611.60, 488,417.40 and 88,978.20 is: 133,467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,611.60 : 488,417.40 = 88,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,611.60/488,417.40 = 88,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,611.60x = 488,417.40 × 88,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,611.60x = 43,458,501,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,458,501,100.68/325,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,467.30

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