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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,255.08, 599,593.62 and 325,459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,255.08, 599,593.62 and 325,459.68 is: 487,547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,255.08 : 599,593.62 = 325,459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,255.08/599,593.62 = 325,459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,255.08x = 599,593.62 × 325,459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,255.08x = 195,143,547,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,143,547,695.24/400,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,547.96

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