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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,874.70, 542,812.05 and 308,220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,874.70, 542,812.05 and 308,220.30 is: 462,330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,874.70 : 542,812.05 = 308,220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,874.70/542,812.05 = 308,220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,874.70x = 542,812.05 × 308,220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,874.70x = 167,305,692,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,305,692,894.62/361,874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,330.45

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