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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,892.94, 562,492.50 and 325,465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,892.94, 562,492.50 and 325,465.93 is: 487,032.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,892.94 : 562,492.50 = 325,465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,892.94/562,492.50 = 325,465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,892.94x = 562,492.50 × 325,465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,892.94x = 183,072,145,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,072,145,943.89/375,892.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,032.68

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