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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,592.22, 563,951.15 and 325,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,592.22, 563,951.15 and 325,146.86 is: 488,207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,592.22 : 563,951.15 = 325,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,592.22/563,951.15 = 325,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,592.22x = 563,951.15 × 325,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,592.22x = 183,366,945,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,366,945,615.89/375,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,207.52

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