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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,408.40, 543,612.60 and 303,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,408.40, 543,612.60 and 303,310.80 is: 454,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,408.40 : 543,612.60 = 303,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,408.40/543,612.60 = 303,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,408.40x = 543,612.60 × 303,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,408.40x = 164,883,572,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,883,572,596.08/362,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,966.20

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