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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,885.20, 542,827.80 and 328,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,885.20, 542,827.80 and 328,642.80 is: 492,964.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,885.20 : 542,827.80 = 328,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,885.20/542,827.80 = 328,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,885.20x = 542,827.80 × 328,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,885.20x = 178,396,448,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,396,448,109.84/361,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,964.20

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