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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,644.60, 488,466.90 and 270,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,644.60, 488,466.90 and 270,348.60 is: 405,522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,644.60 : 488,466.90 = 270,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,644.60/488,466.90 = 270,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,644.60x = 488,466.90 × 270,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,644.60x = 132,056,342,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,056,342,561.34/325,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,522.90

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