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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,615.60, 487,386.60 and 232,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,615.60, 487,386.60 and 232,303.60 is: 347,715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,615.60 : 487,386.60 = 232,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,615.60/487,386.60 = 232,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,615.60x = 487,386.60 × 232,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,615.60x = 113,221,661,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,221,661,771.76/325,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,715.72

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