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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,782.28, 542,581.74 and 323,081.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,782.28, 542,581.74 and 323,081.24 is: 483,204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,782.28 : 542,581.74 = 323,081.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,782.28/542,581.74 = 323,081.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,782.28x = 542,581.74 × 323,081.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,782.28x = 175,297,981,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,297,981,360.56/362,782.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,204.37

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