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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,562.70, 543,844.05 and 308,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,562.70, 543,844.05 and 308,908.30 is: 463,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,562.70 : 543,844.05 = 308,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,562.70/543,844.05 = 308,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,562.70x = 543,844.05 × 308,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,562.70x = 167,997,940,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,997,940,950.62/362,562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,362.45

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