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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,801.60, 488,702.40 and 270,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,801.60, 488,702.40 and 270,689.20 is: 406,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,801.60 : 488,702.40 = 270,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,801.60/488,702.40 = 270,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,801.60x = 488,702.40 × 270,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,801.60x = 132,286,461,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,286,461,694.08/325,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,033.80

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