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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,871.60, 488,807.40 and 201,282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,871.60, 488,807.40 and 201,282.80 is: 301,924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,871.60 : 488,807.40 = 201,282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,871.60/488,807.40 = 201,282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,871.60x = 488,807.40 × 201,282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,871.60x = 98,388,522,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,388,522,132.72/325,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,924.20

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