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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,708.20, 543,406.20 and 310,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,708.20, 543,406.20 and 310,220.20 is: 464,769.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,708.20 : 543,406.20 = 310,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,708.20/543,406.20 = 310,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,708.20x = 543,406.20 × 310,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,708.20x = 168,575,580,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,575,580,045.24/362,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,769.15

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