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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,356.12, 542,912.16 and 324,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,356.12, 542,912.16 and 324,607.80 is: 483,684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,356.12 : 542,912.16 = 324,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,356.12/542,912.16 = 324,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,356.12x = 542,912.16 × 324,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,356.12x = 176,233,521,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,233,521,850.85/364,356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,684.81

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