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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,937.20, 560,905.80 and 327,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,937.20, 560,905.80 and 327,281.20 is: 490,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,937.20 : 560,905.80 = 327,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,937.20/560,905.80 = 327,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,937.20x = 560,905.80 × 327,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,937.20x = 183,573,923,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,573,923,310.96/373,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,921.80

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