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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,492.78, 538,171.85 and 325,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,492.78, 538,171.85 and 325,676.32 is: 490,275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,492.78 : 538,171.85 = 325,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,492.78/538,171.85 = 325,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,492.78x = 538,171.85 × 325,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,492.78x = 175,269,827,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,269,827,635.59/357,492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,275.15

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