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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,643.80, 488,465.70 and 286,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,643.80, 488,465.70 and 286,277.80 is: 429,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,643.80 : 488,465.70 = 286,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,643.80/488,465.70 = 286,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,643.80x = 488,465.70 × 286,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,643.80x = 139,836,885,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,836,885,971.46/325,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,416.70

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