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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,816.40, 488,141.40 and 279,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,816.40, 488,141.40 and 279,160.40 is: 418,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,816.40 : 488,141.40 = 279,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,816.40/488,141.40 = 279,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,816.40x = 488,141.40 × 279,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,816.40x = 136,269,748,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,269,748,480.56/325,816.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,240.91

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