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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,145.60, 489,218.40 and 297,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,145.60, 489,218.40 and 297,115.20 is: 445,672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,145.60 : 489,218.40 = 297,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,145.60/489,218.40 = 297,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,145.60x = 489,218.40 × 297,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,145.60x = 145,354,222,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,354,222,759.68/326,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,672.80

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