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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,987.94, 488,887.02 and 126,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,987.94, 488,887.02 and 126,263.78 is: 189,358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,987.94 : 488,887.02 = 126,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,987.94/488,887.02 = 126,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,987.94x = 488,887.02 × 126,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,987.94x = 61,728,723,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,728,723,138.14/325,987.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,358.92

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