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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,431.10, 543,646.65 and 323,723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,431.10, 543,646.65 and 323,723.90 is: 485,585.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,431.10 : 543,646.65 = 323,723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,431.10/543,646.65 = 323,723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,431.10x = 543,646.65 × 323,723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,431.10x = 175,991,413,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,991,413,759.94/362,431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,585.85

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