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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,409.80, 543,269.10 and 282,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,409.80, 543,269.10 and 282,403.40 is: 423,335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,409.80 : 543,269.10 = 282,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,409.80/543,269.10 = 282,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,409.80x = 543,269.10 × 282,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,409.80x = 153,421,040,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,421,040,954.94/362,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,335.80

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