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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,427.80, 543,641.70 and 212,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,427.80, 543,641.70 and 212,739.80 is: 319,109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,427.80 : 543,641.70 = 212,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,427.80/543,641.70 = 212,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,427.80x = 543,641.70 × 212,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,427.80x = 115,654,226,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,654,226,529.66/362,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,109.70

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