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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,702.80, 544,054.20 and 288,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,702.80, 544,054.20 and 288,053.20 is: 432,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,702.80 : 544,054.20 = 288,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,702.80/544,054.20 = 288,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,702.80x = 544,054.20 × 288,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,702.80x = 156,716,553,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,716,553,283.44/362,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,079.80

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