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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,904.30, 541,819.65 and 320,432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,904.30, 541,819.65 and 320,432.30 is: 479,730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,904.30 : 541,819.65 = 320,432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,904.30/541,819.65 = 320,432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,904.30x = 541,819.65 × 320,432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,904.30x = 173,616,516,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,616,516,634.70/361,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,730.46

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