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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,823.40, 488,735.10 and 185,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,823.40, 488,735.10 and 185,855.40 is: 278,783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,823.40 : 488,735.10 = 185,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,823.40/488,735.10 = 185,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,823.40x = 488,735.10 × 185,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,823.40x = 90,834,057,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,834,057,504.54/325,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,783.10

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