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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,810.17, 490,934.98 and 267,942.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,810.17, 490,934.98 and 267,942.15 is: 403,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,810.17 : 490,934.98 = 267,942.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,810.17/490,934.98 = 267,942.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,810.17x = 490,934.98 × 267,942.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,810.17x = 131,542,173,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,542,173,381.55/325,810.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,738.70

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