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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,907.40, 488,861.10 and 269,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,907.40, 488,861.10 and 269,920.20 is: 404,880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,907.40 : 488,861.10 = 269,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,907.40/488,861.10 = 269,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,907.40x = 488,861.10 × 269,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,907.40x = 131,953,485,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,953,485,884.22/325,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,880.30

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