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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,631.60, 488,447.40 and 311,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,631.60, 488,447.40 and 311,807.60 is: 467,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,631.60 : 488,447.40 = 311,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,631.60/488,447.40 = 311,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,631.60x = 488,447.40 × 311,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,631.60x = 152,301,611,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,301,611,520.24/325,631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,711.40

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