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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,942.80, 545,914.20 and 327,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,942.80, 545,914.20 and 327,201.20 is: 490,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,942.80 : 545,914.20 = 327,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,942.80/545,914.20 = 327,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,942.80x = 545,914.20 × 327,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,942.80x = 178,623,781,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,623,781,337.04/363,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,801.80

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