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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,642.60, 531,963.90 and 325,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,642.60, 531,963.90 and 325,612.20 is: 488,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,642.60 : 531,963.90 = 325,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,642.60/531,963.90 = 325,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,642.60x = 531,963.90 × 325,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,642.60x = 173,213,935,799.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,213,935,799.58/354,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,418.30

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