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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,832.60, 488,748.90 and 201,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,832.60, 488,748.90 and 201,416.60 is: 302,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,832.60 : 488,748.90 = 201,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,832.60/488,748.90 = 201,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,832.60x = 488,748.90 × 201,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,832.60x = 98,442,141,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,442,141,691.74/325,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,124.90

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