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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,443.80, 552,665.70 and 324,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,443.80, 552,665.70 and 324,898.20 is: 487,347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,443.80 : 552,665.70 = 324,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,443.80/552,665.70 = 324,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,443.80x = 552,665.70 × 324,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,443.80x = 179,560,091,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,560,091,131.74/368,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,347.30

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