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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,570.60, 533,355.90 and 326,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,570.60, 533,355.90 and 326,540.20 is: 489,810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,570.60 : 533,355.90 = 326,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,570.60/533,355.90 = 326,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,570.60x = 533,355.90 × 326,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,570.60x = 174,162,142,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,162,142,257.18/355,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,810.30

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