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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,121.30, 543,279.15 and 322,949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,121.30, 543,279.15 and 322,949.70 is: 484,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,121.30 : 543,279.15 = 322,949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,121.30/543,279.15 = 322,949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,121.30x = 543,279.15 × 322,949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,121.30x = 175,451,838,508.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,451,838,508.76/362,121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,511.24

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