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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,791.20, 545,686.80 and 311,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,791.20, 545,686.80 and 311,303.20 is: 466,954.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,791.20 : 545,686.80 = 311,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,791.20/545,686.80 = 311,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,791.20x = 545,686.80 × 311,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,791.20x = 169,874,047,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,874,047,037.76/363,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,954.80

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