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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,061.60, 525,092.40 and 325,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,061.60, 525,092.40 and 325,178.40 is: 487,767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,061.60 : 525,092.40 = 325,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,061.60/525,092.40 = 325,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,061.60x = 525,092.40 × 325,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,061.60x = 170,748,706,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,748,706,484.16/350,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,767.60

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