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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,799.34, 486,470.55 and 291,846.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,799.34, 486,470.55 and 291,846.17 is: 435,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,799.34 : 486,470.55 = 291,846.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,799.34/486,470.55 = 291,846.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,799.34x = 486,470.55 × 291,846.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,799.34x = 141,974,564,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,974,564,402.94/325,799.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,773.03

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