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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,906.40, 488,276.40 and 275,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,906.40, 488,276.40 and 275,751.20 is: 413,133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,906.40 : 488,276.40 = 275,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,906.40/488,276.40 = 275,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,906.40x = 488,276.40 × 275,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,906.40x = 134,642,803,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,642,803,231.68/325,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,133.35

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