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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,819.40, 488,729.10 and 273,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,819.40, 488,729.10 and 273,331.40 is: 409,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,819.40 : 488,729.10 = 273,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,819.40/488,729.10 = 273,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,819.40x = 488,729.10 × 273,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,819.40x = 133,585,009,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,585,009,123.74/325,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,997.10

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