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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,350.80, 543,989.40 and 321,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,350.80, 543,989.40 and 321,878.80 is: 481,899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,350.80 : 543,989.40 = 321,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,350.80/543,989.40 = 321,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,350.80x = 543,989.40 × 321,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,350.80x = 175,098,655,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,098,655,284.72/363,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,899.74

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