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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,803.80, 553,205.70 and 325,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,803.80, 553,205.70 and 325,501.20 is: 488,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,803.80 : 553,205.70 = 325,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,803.80/553,205.70 = 325,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,803.80x = 553,205.70 × 325,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,803.80x = 180,069,119,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,069,119,196.84/368,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,251.80

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