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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,820.80, 550,231.20 and 325,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,820.80, 550,231.20 and 325,041.60 is: 487,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,820.80 : 550,231.20 = 325,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,820.80/550,231.20 = 325,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,820.80x = 550,231.20 × 325,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,820.80x = 178,848,029,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,848,029,617.92/366,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,562.40

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