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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,829.40, 488,744.10 and 273,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,829.40, 488,744.10 and 273,341.40 is: 410,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,829.40 : 488,744.10 = 273,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,829.40/488,744.10 = 273,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,829.40x = 488,744.10 × 273,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,829.40x = 133,593,996,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,593,996,535.74/325,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,012.10

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