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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,725.97, 503,580.34 and 320,148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,725.97, 503,580.34 and 320,148.89 is: 440,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,725.97 : 503,580.34 = 320,148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,725.97/503,580.34 = 320,148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,725.97x = 503,580.34 × 320,148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,725.97x = 161,220,686,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,220,686,876.82/365,725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,823.73

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