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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,226.80, 543,340.20 and 334,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,226.80, 543,340.20 and 334,233.20 is: 501,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,226.80 : 543,340.20 = 334,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,226.80/543,340.20 = 334,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,226.80x = 543,340.20 × 334,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,226.80x = 181,602,333,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,602,333,734.64/362,226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,349.80

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