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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,812.80, 553,219.20 and 325,510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,812.80, 553,219.20 and 325,510.20 is: 488,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,812.80 : 553,219.20 = 325,510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,812.80/553,219.20 = 325,510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,812.80x = 553,219.20 × 325,510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,812.80x = 180,078,492,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,078,492,435.84/368,812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,265.30

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