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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,835.40, 488,753.10 and 273,347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,835.40, 488,753.10 and 273,347.40 is: 410,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,835.40 : 488,753.10 = 273,347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,835.40/488,753.10 = 273,347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,835.40x = 488,753.10 × 273,347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,835.40x = 133,599,389,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,599,389,126.94/325,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,021.10

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