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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,278.18, 543,567.96 and 326,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,278.18, 543,567.96 and 326,452.80 is: 487,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,278.18 : 543,567.96 = 326,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,278.18/543,567.96 = 326,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,278.18x = 543,567.96 × 326,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,278.18x = 177,449,282,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,449,282,532.29/364,278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,125.75

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