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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,879.60, 488,430.60 and 292,442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,879.60, 488,430.60 and 292,442.80 is: 438,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,879.60 : 488,430.60 = 292,442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,879.60/488,430.60 = 292,442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,879.60x = 488,430.60 × 292,442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,879.60x = 142,838,012,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,838,012,269.68/325,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,315.29

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