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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,536.40, 562,095.81 and 322,648.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,536.40, 562,095.81 and 322,648.16 is: 481,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,536.40 : 562,095.81 = 322,648.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,536.40/562,095.81 = 322,648.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,536.40x = 562,095.81 × 322,648.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,536.40x = 181,359,178,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,359,178,840.21/376,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,651.12

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