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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,404.70, 543,607.05 and 309,916.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,404.70, 543,607.05 and 309,916.70 is: 464,875.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,404.70 : 543,607.05 = 309,916.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,404.70/543,607.05 = 309,916.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,404.70x = 543,607.05 × 309,916.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,404.70x = 168,472,903,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,472,903,032.74/362,404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,875.05

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