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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,650.02, 575,218.29 and 328,977.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,650.02, 575,218.29 and 328,977.75 is: 495,831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,650.02 : 575,218.29 = 328,977.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,650.02/575,218.29 = 328,977.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,650.02x = 575,218.29 × 328,977.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,650.02x = 189,234,018,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,234,018,803.05/381,650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,831.28

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