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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,097.20, 542,562.60 and 302,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,097.20, 542,562.60 and 302,610.80 is: 453,428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,097.20 : 542,562.60 = 302,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,097.20/542,562.60 = 302,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,097.20x = 542,562.60 × 302,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,097.20x = 164,185,302,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,185,302,436.08/362,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,428.81

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