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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,221.20, 543,331.80 and 326,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,221.20, 543,331.80 and 326,791.80 is: 490,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,221.20 : 543,331.80 = 326,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,221.20/543,331.80 = 326,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,221.20x = 543,331.80 × 326,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,221.20x = 177,556,376,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,556,376,919.24/362,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,187.70

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