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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,854.80, 488,782.20 and 302,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,854.80, 488,782.20 and 302,235.20 is: 453,352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,854.80 : 488,782.20 = 302,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,854.80/488,782.20 = 302,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,854.80x = 488,782.20 × 302,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,854.80x = 147,727,185,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,727,185,973.44/325,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,352.80

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