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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,639.60, 488,459.40 and 225,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,639.60, 488,459.40 and 225,912.40 is: 338,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,639.60 : 488,459.40 = 225,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,639.60/488,459.40 = 225,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,639.60x = 488,459.40 × 225,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,639.60x = 110,349,035,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,349,035,356.56/325,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,868.60

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