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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,979.59, 601,580.86 and 325,913.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,979.59, 601,580.86 and 325,913.85 is: 488,961.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,979.59 : 601,580.86 = 325,913.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,979.59/601,580.86 = 325,913.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,979.59x = 601,580.86 × 325,913.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,979.59x = 196,063,534,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,063,534,168.91/400,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,961.38

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