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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,562.20, 573,843.30 and 323,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,562.20, 573,843.30 and 323,513.20 is: 485,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,562.20 : 573,843.30 = 323,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,562.20/573,843.30 = 323,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,562.20x = 573,843.30 × 323,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,562.20x = 185,645,882,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,645,882,281.56/382,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,269.80

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