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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,527.20, 543,790.80 and 303,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,527.20, 543,790.80 and 303,478.20 is: 455,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,527.20 : 543,790.80 = 303,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,527.20/543,790.80 = 303,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,527.20x = 543,790.80 × 303,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,527.20x = 165,028,653,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,028,653,160.56/362,527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,217.30

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