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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,535.40, 562,094.32 and 322,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,535.40, 562,094.32 and 322,647.16 is: 481,649.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,535.40 : 562,094.32 = 322,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,535.40/562,094.32 = 322,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,535.40x = 562,094.32 × 322,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,535.40x = 181,358,136,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,358,136,000.13/376,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,649.63

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