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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,437.10, 543,655.65 and 323,729.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,437.10, 543,655.65 and 323,729.90 is: 485,594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,437.10 : 543,655.65 = 323,729.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,437.10/543,655.65 = 323,729.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,437.10x = 543,655.65 × 323,729.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,437.10x = 175,997,589,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,997,589,208.94/362,437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,594.85

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