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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,858.80, 571,427.40 and 332,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,858.80, 571,427.40 and 332,481.20 is: 497,536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,858.80 : 571,427.40 = 332,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,858.80/571,427.40 = 332,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,858.80x = 571,427.40 × 332,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,858.80x = 189,988,867,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,988,867,664.88/381,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,536.96

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