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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,672.70, 488,509.05 and 286,274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,672.70, 488,509.05 and 286,274.30 is: 429,411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,672.70 : 488,509.05 = 286,274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,672.70/488,509.05 = 286,274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,672.70x = 488,509.05 × 286,274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,672.70x = 139,847,586,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,847,586,332.42/325,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,411.45

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