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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,359.12, 542,916.63 and 324,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,359.12, 542,916.63 and 324,610.80 is: 483,689.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,359.12 : 542,916.63 = 324,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,359.12/542,916.63 = 324,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,359.12x = 542,916.63 × 324,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,359.12x = 176,236,601,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,236,601,597.60/364,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,689.28

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