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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,364.20, 542,890.20 and 309,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,364.20, 542,890.20 and 309,876.20 is: 464,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,364.20 : 542,890.20 = 309,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,364.20/542,890.20 = 309,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,364.20x = 542,890.20 × 309,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,364.20x = 168,228,752,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,228,752,193.24/362,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,253.24

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