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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,251.54, 575,196.24 and 327,564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,251.54, 575,196.24 and 327,564.50 is: 490,339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,251.54 : 575,196.24 = 327,564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,251.54/575,196.24 = 327,564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,251.54x = 575,196.24 × 327,564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,251.54x = 188,413,868,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,413,868,757.48/384,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,339.92

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