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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,364.80, 546,547.20 and 288,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,364.80, 546,547.20 and 288,257.20 is: 432,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,364.80 : 546,547.20 = 288,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,364.80/546,547.20 = 288,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,364.80x = 546,547.20 × 288,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,364.80x = 157,546,165,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,546,165,539.84/364,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,385.80

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