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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,171.20, 561,256.80 and 323,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,171.20, 561,256.80 and 323,432.80 is: 485,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,171.20 : 561,256.80 = 323,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,171.20/561,256.80 = 323,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,171.20x = 561,256.80 × 323,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,171.20x = 181,528,858,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,528,858,343.04/374,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,149.20

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