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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,430.12, 561,937.47 and 322,541.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,430.12, 561,937.47 and 322,541.82 is: 481,492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,430.12 : 561,937.47 = 322,541.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,430.12/561,937.47 = 322,541.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,430.12x = 561,937.47 × 322,541.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,430.12x = 181,248,334,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,248,334,300.00/376,430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,492.65

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