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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,663.20, 581,377.20 and 325,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,663.20, 581,377.20 and 325,837.60 is: 489,921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,663.20 : 581,377.20 = 325,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,663.20/581,377.20 = 325,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,663.20x = 581,377.20 × 325,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,663.20x = 189,434,551,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,434,551,542.72/386,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,921.34

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