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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,812.60, 488,718.90 and 314,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,812.60, 488,718.90 and 314,926.20 is: 472,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,812.60 : 488,718.90 = 314,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,812.60/488,718.90 = 314,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,812.60x = 488,718.90 × 314,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,812.60x = 153,910,386,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,910,386,045.18/325,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,389.30

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