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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,591.22, 563,949.65 and 325,145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,591.22, 563,949.65 and 325,145.86 is: 488,206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,591.22 : 563,949.65 = 325,145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,591.22/563,949.65 = 325,145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,591.22x = 563,949.65 × 325,145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,591.22x = 183,365,893,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,365,893,945.95/375,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,206.02

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