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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,821.40, 488,732.10 and 273,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,821.40, 488,732.10 and 273,333.40 is: 410,000.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,821.40 : 488,732.10 = 273,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,821.40/488,732.10 = 273,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,821.40x = 488,732.10 × 273,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,821.40x = 133,586,806,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,586,806,582.14/325,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,000.10

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