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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,849.70, 489,211.95 and 208,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,849.70, 489,211.95 and 208,043.30 is: 312,344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,849.70 : 489,211.95 = 208,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,849.70/489,211.95 = 208,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,849.70x = 489,211.95 × 208,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,849.70x = 101,777,268,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,777,268,477.44/325,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,344.21

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