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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,824.10, 488,736.15 and 201,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,824.10, 488,736.15 and 201,408.10 is: 302,112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,824.10 : 488,736.15 = 201,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,824.10/488,736.15 = 201,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,824.10x = 488,736.15 × 201,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,824.10x = 98,435,419,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,435,419,372.82/325,824.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,112.15

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