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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,231.20, 543,346.80 and 322,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,231.20, 543,346.80 and 322,832.80 is: 484,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,231.20 : 543,346.80 = 322,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,231.20/543,346.80 = 322,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,231.20x = 543,346.80 × 322,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,231.20x = 175,410,168,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,410,168,815.04/362,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,249.20

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