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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,619.80, 488,429.70 and 297,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,619.80, 488,429.70 and 297,626.20 is: 446,439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,619.80 : 488,429.70 = 297,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,619.80/488,429.70 = 297,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,619.80x = 488,429.70 × 297,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,619.80x = 145,369,475,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,369,475,578.14/325,619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,439.30

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