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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,416.20, 543,624.30 and 309,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,416.20, 543,624.30 and 309,928.20 is: 464,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,416.20 : 543,624.30 = 309,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,416.20/543,624.30 = 309,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,416.20x = 543,624.30 × 309,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,416.20x = 168,484,500,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,484,500,775.26/362,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,892.30

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