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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,634.40, 573,260.40 and 327,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,634.40, 573,260.40 and 327,338.40 is: 490,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,634.40 : 573,260.40 = 327,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,634.40/573,260.40 = 327,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,634.40x = 573,260.40 × 327,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,634.40x = 187,650,142,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,650,142,119.36/382,634.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,416.29

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