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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,664.40, 488,496.60 and 273,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,664.40, 488,496.60 and 273,176.40 is: 409,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,664.40 : 488,496.60 = 273,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,664.40/488,496.60 = 273,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,664.40x = 488,496.60 × 273,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,664.40x = 133,445,742,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,445,742,600.24/325,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,764.60

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