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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,481.20, 543,794.70 and 303,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,481.20, 543,794.70 and 303,723.80 is: 455,646.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,481.20 : 543,794.70 = 303,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,481.20/543,794.70 = 303,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,481.20x = 543,794.70 × 303,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,481.20x = 165,163,392,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,163,392,703.86/362,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,646.78

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