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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,227.11, 537,979.09 and 325,340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,227.11, 537,979.09 and 325,340.65 is: 489,958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,227.11 : 537,979.09 = 325,340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,227.11/537,979.09 = 325,340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,227.11x = 537,979.09 × 325,340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,227.11x = 175,026,468,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,026,468,211.17/357,227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,958.52

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