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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,843.70, 488,765.55 and 302,224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,843.70, 488,765.55 and 302,224.10 is: 453,336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,843.70 : 488,765.55 = 302,224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,843.70/488,765.55 = 302,224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,843.70x = 488,765.55 × 302,224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,843.70x = 147,716,728,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,716,728,459.76/325,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,336.15

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