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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,954.80, 553,432.20 and 325,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,954.80, 553,432.20 and 325,409.20 is: 488,113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,954.80 : 553,432.20 = 325,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,954.80/553,432.20 = 325,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,954.80x = 553,432.20 × 325,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,954.80x = 180,091,929,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,091,929,456.24/368,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,113.80

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