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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,623.40, 573,243.90 and 327,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,623.40, 573,243.90 and 327,327.40 is: 490,399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,623.40 : 573,243.90 = 327,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,623.40/573,243.90 = 327,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,623.40x = 573,243.90 × 327,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,623.40x = 187,638,435,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,638,435,352.86/382,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,399.79

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