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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,624.80, 488,437.20 and 286,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,624.80, 488,437.20 and 286,258.80 is: 429,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,624.80 : 488,437.20 = 286,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,624.80/488,437.20 = 286,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,624.80x = 488,437.20 × 286,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,624.80x = 139,819,446,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,819,446,747.36/325,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,388.20

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