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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,887.20, 542,830.80 and 328,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,887.20, 542,830.80 and 328,644.80 is: 492,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,887.20 : 542,830.80 = 328,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,887.20/542,830.80 = 328,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,887.20x = 542,830.80 × 328,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,887.20x = 178,398,519,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,398,519,699.84/361,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,967.20

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