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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,819.80, 488,729.70 and 286,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,819.80, 488,729.70 and 286,453.80 is: 429,680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,819.80 : 488,729.70 = 286,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,819.80/488,729.70 = 286,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,819.80x = 488,729.70 × 286,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,819.80x = 139,998,479,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,998,479,737.86/325,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,680.70

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