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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,821.60, 488,732.40 and 201,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,821.60, 488,732.40 and 201,405.60 is: 302,108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,821.60 : 488,732.40 = 201,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,821.60/488,732.40 = 201,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,821.60x = 488,732.40 × 201,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,821.60x = 98,433,442,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,433,442,261.44/325,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,108.40

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