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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,940.80, 842,911.20 and 325,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,940.80, 842,911.20 and 325,744.80 is: 488,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,940.80 : 842,911.20 = 325,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,940.80/842,911.20 = 325,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,940.80x = 842,911.20 × 325,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,940.80x = 274,573,940,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,573,940,261.76/561,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,617.20

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