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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,280.20, 543,420.30 and 303,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,280.20, 543,420.30 and 303,668.60 is: 455,502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,280.20 : 543,420.30 = 303,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,280.20/543,420.30 = 303,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,280.20x = 543,420.30 × 303,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,280.20x = 165,019,681,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,019,681,712.58/362,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,502.90

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