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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,614.80, 488,422.20 and 286,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,614.80, 488,422.20 and 286,248.80 is: 429,373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,614.80 : 488,422.20 = 286,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,614.80/488,422.20 = 286,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,614.80x = 488,422.20 × 286,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,614.80x = 139,810,268,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,810,268,643.36/325,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,373.20

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