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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,960.80, 565,441.20 and 325,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,960.80, 565,441.20 and 325,639.20 is: 488,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,960.80 : 565,441.20 = 325,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,960.80/565,441.20 = 325,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,960.80x = 565,441.20 × 325,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,960.80x = 184,129,820,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,129,820,015.04/376,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,458.80

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