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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,189.70, 543,357.45 and 303,432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,189.70, 543,357.45 and 303,432.30 is: 455,209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,189.70 : 543,357.45 = 303,432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,189.70/543,357.45 = 303,432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,189.70x = 543,357.45 × 303,432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,189.70x = 164,872,200,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,872,200,775.64/362,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,209.52

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