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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,717.40, 488,576.10 and 269,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,717.40, 488,576.10 and 269,730.20 is: 404,595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,717.40 : 488,576.10 = 269,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,717.40/488,576.10 = 269,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,717.40x = 488,576.10 × 269,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,717.40x = 131,783,729,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,783,729,168.22/325,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,595.30

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