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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,775.90, 542,818.84 and 325,950.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,775.90, 542,818.84 and 325,950.65 is: 486,376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,775.90 : 542,818.84 = 325,950.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,775.90/542,818.84 = 325,950.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,775.90x = 542,818.84 × 325,950.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,775.90x = 176,932,154,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,932,154,272.42/363,775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,376.79

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