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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,830.40, 488,745.60 and 269,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,830.40, 488,745.60 and 269,843.20 is: 404,764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,830.40 : 488,745.60 = 269,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,830.40/488,745.60 = 269,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,830.40x = 488,745.60 × 269,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,830.40x = 131,884,676,689.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,884,676,689.92/325,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,764.80

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