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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,375.37, 508,083.98 and 325,278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,375.37, 508,083.98 and 325,278.82 is: 448,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,375.37 : 508,083.98 = 325,278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,375.37/508,083.98 = 325,278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,375.37x = 508,083.98 × 325,278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,375.37x = 165,268,955,848.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,268,955,848.91/368,375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,642.80

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