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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,751.40, 488,627.10 and 279,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,751.40, 488,627.10 and 279,095.40 is: 418,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,751.40 : 488,627.10 = 279,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,751.40/488,627.10 = 279,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,751.40x = 488,627.10 × 279,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,751.40x = 136,373,575,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,373,575,925.34/325,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,643.10

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