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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,818.10, 488,727.15 and 201,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,818.10, 488,727.15 and 201,229.30 is: 301,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,818.10 : 488,727.15 = 201,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,818.10/488,727.15 = 201,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,818.10x = 488,727.15 × 201,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,818.10x = 98,346,222,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,346,222,285.50/325,818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,843.95

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