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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,841.60, 488,762.40 and 192,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,841.60, 488,762.40 and 192,653.30 is: 288,979.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,841.60 : 488,762.40 = 192,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,841.60/488,762.40 = 192,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,841.60x = 488,762.40 × 192,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,841.60x = 94,161,689,275.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,161,689,275.92/325,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,979.95

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