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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,986.68, 488,880.48 and 225,431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,986.68, 488,880.48 and 225,431.12 is: 338,077.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,986.68 : 488,880.48 = 225,431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,986.68/488,880.48 = 225,431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,986.68x = 488,880.48 × 225,431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,986.68x = 110,208,874,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,208,874,152.54/325,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,077.84

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