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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,648.40, 573,281.40 and 327,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,648.40, 573,281.40 and 327,352.40 is: 490,437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,648.40 : 573,281.40 = 327,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,648.40/573,281.40 = 327,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,648.40x = 573,281.40 × 327,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,648.40x = 187,665,042,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,665,042,165.36/382,648.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,437.28

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