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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,848.60, 488,772.90 and 314,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,848.60, 488,772.90 and 314,962.20 is: 472,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,848.60 : 488,772.90 = 314,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,848.60/488,772.90 = 314,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,848.60x = 488,772.90 × 314,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,848.60x = 153,944,987,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,944,987,884.38/325,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,443.30

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