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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,550.40, 573,134.40 and 327,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,550.40, 573,134.40 and 327,254.40 is: 490,290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,550.40 : 573,134.40 = 327,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,550.40/573,134.40 = 327,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,550.40x = 573,134.40 × 327,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,550.40x = 187,560,754,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,560,754,191.36/382,550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,290.31

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