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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,901.30, 543,315.15 and 321,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,901.30, 543,315.15 and 321,429.30 is: 481,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,901.30 : 543,315.15 = 321,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,901.30/543,315.15 = 321,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,901.30x = 543,315.15 × 321,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,901.30x = 174,637,408,343.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,637,408,343.90/362,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,225.63

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