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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,124.20, 542,603.10 and 302,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,124.20, 542,603.10 and 302,637.80 is: 453,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,124.20 : 542,603.10 = 302,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,124.20/542,603.10 = 302,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,124.20x = 542,603.10 × 302,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,124.20x = 164,212,208,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,212,208,457.18/362,124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,469.30

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