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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,636.80, 488,455.20 and 286,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,636.80, 488,455.20 and 286,270.80 is: 429,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,636.80 : 488,455.20 = 286,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,636.80/488,455.20 = 286,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,636.80x = 488,455.20 × 286,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,636.80x = 139,830,460,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,830,460,868.16/325,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,406.20

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