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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,852.60, 488,390.10 and 292,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,852.60, 488,390.10 and 292,415.80 is: 438,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,852.60 : 488,390.10 = 292,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,852.60/488,390.10 = 292,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,852.60x = 488,390.10 × 292,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,852.60x = 142,812,981,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,812,981,803.58/325,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,274.80

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