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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,162.80, 543,244.20 and 338,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,162.80, 543,244.20 and 338,834.80 is: 508,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,162.80 : 543,244.20 = 338,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,162.80/543,244.20 = 338,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,162.80x = 543,244.20 × 338,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,162.80x = 184,070,039,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,070,039,858.16/362,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,252.20

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