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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,546.98, 526,676.22 and 327,615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,546.98, 526,676.22 and 327,615.38 is: 452,230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,546.98 : 526,676.22 = 327,615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,546.98/526,676.22 = 327,615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,546.98x = 526,676.22 × 327,615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,546.98x = 172,547,229,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,547,229,952.26/381,546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,230.63

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