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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,427.20, 527,140.80 and 325,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,427.20, 527,140.80 and 325,507.20 is: 488,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,427.20 : 527,140.80 = 325,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,427.20/527,140.80 = 325,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,427.20x = 527,140.80 × 325,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,427.20x = 171,588,125,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,588,125,813.76/351,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,260.80

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