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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,570.49, 541,484.67 and 308,688.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,570.49, 541,484.67 and 308,688.03 is: 461,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,570.49 : 541,484.67 = 308,688.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,570.49/541,484.67 = 308,688.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,570.49x = 541,484.67 × 308,688.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,570.49x = 167,149,836,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,149,836,057.50/362,570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,013.35

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