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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,833.70, 488,750.55 and 302,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,833.70, 488,750.55 and 302,214.10 is: 453,321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,833.70 : 488,750.55 = 302,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,833.70/488,750.55 = 302,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,833.70x = 488,750.55 × 302,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,833.70x = 147,707,307,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,707,307,592.76/325,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,321.15

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