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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,628.80, 546,943.20 and 321,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,628.80, 546,943.20 and 321,326.20 is: 481,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,628.80 : 546,943.20 = 321,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,628.80/546,943.20 = 321,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,628.80x = 546,943.20 × 321,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,628.80x = 175,747,180,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,747,180,071.84/364,628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,989.30

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