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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,811.92, 490,937.62 and 267,943.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,811.92, 490,937.62 and 267,943.90 is: 403,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,811.92 : 490,937.62 = 267,943.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,811.92/490,937.62 = 267,943.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,811.92x = 490,937.62 × 267,943.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,811.92x = 131,543,740,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,543,740,559.52/325,811.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,741.34

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