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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,640.40, 488,460.60 and 302,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,640.40, 488,460.60 and 302,830.80 is: 454,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,640.40 : 488,460.60 = 302,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,640.40/488,460.60 = 302,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,640.40x = 488,460.60 × 302,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,640.40x = 147,920,914,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,920,914,266.48/325,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,246.20

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