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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,174.40, 543,607.20 and 309,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,174.40, 543,607.20 and 309,643.20 is: 464,760.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,174.40 : 543,607.20 = 309,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,174.40/543,607.20 = 309,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,174.40x = 543,607.20 × 309,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,174.40x = 168,324,272,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,324,272,951.04/362,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,760.27

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