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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,855.60, 532,283.40 and 325,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,855.60, 532,283.40 and 325,825.20 is: 488,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,855.60 : 532,283.40 = 325,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,855.60/532,283.40 = 325,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,855.60x = 532,283.40 × 325,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,855.60x = 173,431,345,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,431,345,261.68/354,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,737.80

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