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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,833.10, 488,749.65 and 201,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,833.10, 488,749.65 and 201,244.30 is: 301,866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,833.10 : 488,749.65 = 201,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,833.10/488,749.65 = 201,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,833.10x = 488,749.65 × 201,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,833.10x = 98,358,081,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,358,081,189.50/325,833.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,866.45

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