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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,630.80, 488,446.20 and 266,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,630.80, 488,446.20 and 266,533.20 is: 399,799.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,630.80 : 488,446.20 = 266,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,630.80/488,446.20 = 266,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,630.80x = 488,446.20 × 266,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,630.80x = 130,187,128,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,187,128,713.84/325,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,799.80

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