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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,906.80, 488,860.20 and 273,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,906.80, 488,860.20 and 273,418.80 is: 410,128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,906.80 : 488,860.20 = 273,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,906.80/488,860.20 = 273,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,906.80x = 488,860.20 × 273,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,906.80x = 133,663,569,251.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,663,569,251.76/325,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,128.20

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