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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,633.60, 488,450.40 and 270,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,633.60, 488,450.40 and 270,337.60 is: 405,506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,633.60 : 488,450.40 = 270,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,633.60/488,450.40 = 270,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,633.60x = 488,450.40 × 270,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,633.60x = 132,046,508,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,046,508,855.04/325,633.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,506.40

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