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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,878.20, 542,817.30 and 303,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,878.20, 542,817.30 and 303,817.40 is: 455,726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,878.20 : 542,817.30 = 303,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,878.20/542,817.30 = 303,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,878.20x = 542,817.30 × 303,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,878.20x = 164,917,340,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,917,340,761.02/361,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,726.10

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