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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,717.80, 544,076.70 and 325,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,717.80, 544,076.70 and 325,976.20 is: 488,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,717.80 : 544,076.70 = 325,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,717.80/544,076.70 = 325,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,717.80x = 544,076.70 × 325,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,717.80x = 177,356,055,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,356,055,174.54/362,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,964.30

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