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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,614.40, 488,421.60 and 269,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,614.40, 488,421.60 and 269,627.20 is: 404,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,614.40 : 488,421.60 = 269,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,614.40/488,421.60 = 269,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,614.40x = 488,421.60 × 269,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,614.40x = 131,691,748,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,691,748,427.52/325,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,440.80

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