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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,870.60, 532,305.90 and 325,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,870.60, 532,305.90 and 325,840.20 is: 488,760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,870.60 : 532,305.90 = 325,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,870.60/532,305.90 = 325,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,870.60x = 532,305.90 × 325,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,870.60x = 173,446,660,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,446,660,917.18/354,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,760.30

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