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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,333.70, 542,844.45 and 309,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,333.70, 542,844.45 and 309,845.70 is: 464,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,333.70 : 542,844.45 = 309,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,333.70/542,844.45 = 309,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,333.70x = 542,844.45 × 309,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,333.70x = 168,198,018,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,198,018,601.37/362,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,207.49

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