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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,421.20, 519,631.80 and 327,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,421.20, 519,631.80 and 327,175.60 is: 490,763.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,421.20 : 519,631.80 = 327,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,421.20/519,631.80 = 327,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,421.20x = 519,631.80 × 327,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,421.20x = 170,010,845,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,010,845,944.08/346,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,763.40

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