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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,341.70, 542,856.45 and 309,853.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,341.70, 542,856.45 and 309,853.70 is: 464,219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,341.70 : 542,856.45 = 309,853.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,341.70/542,856.45 = 309,853.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,341.70x = 542,856.45 × 309,853.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,341.70x = 168,206,079,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,206,079,601.37/362,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,219.49

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