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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,439.60, 543,659.40 and 323,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,439.60, 543,659.40 and 323,732.40 is: 485,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,439.60 : 543,659.40 = 323,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,439.60/543,659.40 = 323,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,439.60x = 543,659.40 × 323,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,439.60x = 176,000,162,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,000,162,344.56/362,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,598.60

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