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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,596.60, 531,894.90 and 325,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,596.60, 531,894.90 and 325,566.20 is: 488,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,596.60 : 531,894.90 = 325,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,596.60/531,894.90 = 325,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,596.60x = 531,894.90 × 325,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,596.60x = 173,167,001,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,167,001,392.38/354,596.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,349.30

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