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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,647.60, 488,471.40 and 201,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,647.60, 488,471.40 and 201,231.60 is: 301,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,647.60 : 488,471.40 = 201,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,647.60/488,471.40 = 201,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,647.60x = 488,471.40 × 201,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,647.60x = 98,295,881,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,295,881,376.24/325,647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,847.40

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