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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,155.80, 543,233.70 and 338,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,155.80, 543,233.70 and 338,827.80 is: 508,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,155.80 : 543,233.70 = 338,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,155.80/543,233.70 = 338,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,155.80x = 543,233.70 × 338,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,155.80x = 184,062,679,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,062,679,456.86/362,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,241.70

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