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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,095.92, 511,882.20 and 325,738.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,095.92, 511,882.20 and 325,738.08 is: 449,316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,095.92 : 511,882.20 = 325,738.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,095.92/511,882.20 = 325,738.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,095.92x = 511,882.20 × 325,738.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,095.92x = 166,739,525,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,739,525,014.18/371,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,316.51

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