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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,116.20, 542,591.10 and 302,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,116.20, 542,591.10 and 302,629.80 is: 453,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,116.20 : 542,591.10 = 302,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,116.20/542,591.10 = 302,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,116.20x = 542,591.10 × 302,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,116.20x = 164,204,236,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,204,236,074.78/362,116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,457.30

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