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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,776.52, 542,819.77 and 325,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,776.52, 542,819.77 and 325,951.28 is: 486,377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,776.52 : 542,819.77 = 325,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,776.52/542,819.77 = 325,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,776.52x = 542,819.77 × 325,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,776.52x = 176,932,798,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,932,798,840.81/363,776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,377.73

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