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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,855.40, 543,128.70 and 309,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,855.40, 543,128.70 and 309,324.20 is: 464,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,855.40 : 543,128.70 = 309,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,855.40/543,128.70 = 309,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,855.40x = 543,128.70 × 309,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,855.40x = 168,002,850,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,002,850,624.54/361,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,281.73

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