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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,803.60, 488,705.40 and 314,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,803.60, 488,705.40 and 314,917.20 is: 472,375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,803.60 : 488,705.40 = 314,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,803.60/488,705.40 = 314,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,803.60x = 488,705.40 × 314,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,803.60x = 153,901,736,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,901,736,192.88/325,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,375.80

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