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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,275.20, 543,412.80 and 303,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,275.20, 543,412.80 and 303,663.60 is: 455,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,275.20 : 543,412.80 = 303,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,275.20/543,412.80 = 303,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,275.20x = 543,412.80 × 303,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,275.20x = 165,014,687,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,014,687,134.08/362,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,495.40

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