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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,872.10, 488,808.15 and 297,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,872.10, 488,808.15 and 297,003.70 is: 445,505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,872.10 : 488,808.15 = 297,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,872.10/488,808.15 = 297,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,872.10x = 488,808.15 × 297,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,872.10x = 145,177,829,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,177,829,140.16/325,872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,505.55

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