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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,907.64, 488,138.94 and 250,472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,907.64, 488,138.94 and 250,472.36 is: 375,153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,907.64 : 488,138.94 = 250,472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,907.64/488,138.94 = 250,472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,907.64x = 488,138.94 × 250,472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,907.64x = 122,265,312,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,265,312,309.70/325,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,153.26

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