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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,866.80, 542,800.20 and 325,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,866.80, 542,800.20 and 325,125.20 is: 487,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,866.80 : 542,800.20 = 325,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,866.80/542,800.20 = 325,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,866.80x = 542,800.20 × 325,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,866.80x = 176,478,023,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,478,023,585.04/361,866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,687.80

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