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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,652.40, 488,478.60 and 115,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,652.40, 488,478.60 and 115,311.60 is: 172,967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,652.40 : 488,478.60 = 115,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,652.40/488,478.60 = 115,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,652.40x = 488,478.60 × 115,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,652.40x = 56,327,248,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,327,248,931.76/325,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,967.40

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