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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,202.86, 543,872.94 and 306,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,202.86, 543,872.94 and 306,769.70 is: 460,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,202.86 : 543,872.94 = 306,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,202.86/543,872.94 = 306,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,202.86x = 543,872.94 × 306,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,202.86x = 166,843,738,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,843,738,641.92/362,202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,636.17

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