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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,738.95, 489,168.94 and 311,726.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,738.95, 489,168.94 and 311,726.35 is: 468,125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,738.95 : 489,168.94 = 311,726.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,738.95/489,168.94 = 311,726.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,738.95x = 489,168.94 × 311,726.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,738.95x = 152,486,847,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,486,847,240.41/325,738.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,125.92

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