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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,957.20, 543,779.70 and 310,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,957.20, 543,779.70 and 310,469.20 is: 465,142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,957.20 : 543,779.70 = 310,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,957.20/543,779.70 = 310,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,957.20x = 543,779.70 × 310,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,957.20x = 168,826,848,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,826,848,435.24/362,957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,142.58

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