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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,388.42, 754,222.32 and 325,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,388.42, 754,222.32 and 325,635.08 is: 488,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,388.42 : 754,222.32 = 325,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,388.42/754,222.32 = 325,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,388.42x = 754,222.32 × 325,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,388.42x = 245,601,241,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,601,241,739.87/502,388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,867.25

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