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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,001.30, 552,001.95 and 321,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,001.30, 552,001.95 and 321,345.30 is: 482,017.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,001.30 : 552,001.95 = 321,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,001.30/552,001.95 = 321,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,001.30x = 552,001.95 × 321,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,001.30x = 177,383,232,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,383,232,223.34/368,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,017.95

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