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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,242.30, 543,363.45 and 328,416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,242.30, 543,363.45 and 328,416.70 is: 492,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,242.30 : 543,363.45 = 328,416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,242.30/543,363.45 = 328,416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,242.30x = 543,363.45 × 328,416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,242.30x = 178,449,631,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,449,631,149.62/362,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,625.05

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