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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,433.12, 561,941.94 and 322,544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,433.12, 561,941.94 and 322,544.82 is: 481,497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,433.12 : 561,941.94 = 322,544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,433.12/561,941.94 = 322,544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,433.12x = 561,941.94 × 322,544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,433.12x = 181,251,461,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,251,461,887.75/376,433.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,497.12

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