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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,548.24, 500,376.50 and 302,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,548.24, 500,376.50 and 302,023.02 is: 416,841.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,548.24 : 500,376.50 = 302,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,548.24/500,376.50 = 302,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,548.24x = 500,376.50 × 302,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,548.24x = 151,125,221,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,125,221,667.03/362,548.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,841.69

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