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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,413.80, 546,042.30 and 322,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,413.80, 546,042.30 and 322,863.40 is: 485,113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,413.80 : 546,042.30 = 322,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,413.80/546,042.30 = 322,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,413.80x = 546,042.30 × 322,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,413.80x = 176,297,073,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,297,073,521.82/363,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,113.87

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