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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,272.04, 546,012.03 and 312,274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,272.04, 546,012.03 and 312,274.53 is: 470,656.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,272.04 : 546,012.03 = 312,274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,272.04/546,012.03 = 312,274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,272.04x = 546,012.03 × 312,274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,272.04x = 170,505,650,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,505,650,042.60/362,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,656.39

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