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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,349.40, 543,609.96 and 356,324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,349.40, 543,609.96 and 356,324.62 is: 534,571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,349.40 : 543,609.96 = 356,324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,349.40/543,609.96 = 356,324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,349.40x = 543,609.96 × 356,324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,349.40x = 193,701,612,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,701,612,425.22/362,349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,571.36

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