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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,695.60, 488,543.40 and 270,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,695.60, 488,543.40 and 270,399.60 is: 405,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,695.60 : 488,543.40 = 270,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,695.60/488,543.40 = 270,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,695.60x = 488,543.40 × 270,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,695.60x = 132,101,939,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,101,939,942.64/325,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,599.40

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