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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,187.80, 543,281.70 and 312,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,187.80, 543,281.70 and 312,324.20 is: 468,486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,187.80 : 543,281.70 = 312,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,187.80/543,281.70 = 312,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,187.80x = 543,281.70 × 312,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,187.80x = 169,680,022,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,680,022,327.14/362,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,486.30

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