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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,136.80, 543,302.40 and 322,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,136.80, 543,302.40 and 322,965.20 is: 484,534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,136.80 : 543,302.40 = 322,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,136.80/543,302.40 = 322,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,136.80x = 543,302.40 × 322,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,136.80x = 175,467,768,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,467,768,276.48/362,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,534.49

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