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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,537.60, 542,931.32 and 218,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,537.60, 542,931.32 and 218,027.84 is: 326,515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,537.60 : 542,931.32 = 218,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,537.60/542,931.32 = 218,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,537.60x = 542,931.32 × 218,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,537.60x = 118,374,142,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,374,142,967.95/362,537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,515.49

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