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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,467.80, 552,701.70 and 324,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,467.80, 552,701.70 and 324,922.20 is: 487,383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,467.80 : 552,701.70 = 324,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,467.80/552,701.70 = 324,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,467.80x = 552,701.70 × 324,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,467.80x = 179,585,052,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,585,052,307.74/368,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,383.30

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