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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,640.60, 488,460.90 and 311,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,640.60, 488,460.90 and 311,816.60 is: 467,724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,640.60 : 488,460.90 = 311,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,640.60/488,460.90 = 311,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,640.60x = 488,460.90 × 311,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,640.60x = 152,310,217,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,310,217,070.94/325,640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,724.90

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