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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,340.70, 542,854.95 and 309,852.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,340.70, 542,854.95 and 309,852.70 is: 464,217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,340.70 : 542,854.95 = 309,852.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,340.70/542,854.95 = 309,852.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,340.70x = 542,854.95 × 309,852.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,340.70x = 168,205,071,965.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,205,071,965.87/362,340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,217.99

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