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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,523.80, 546,785.70 and 342,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,523.80, 546,785.70 and 342,362.20 is: 513,543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,523.80 : 546,785.70 = 342,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,523.80/546,785.70 = 342,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,523.80x = 546,785.70 × 342,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,523.80x = 187,198,755,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,198,755,180.54/364,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,543.30

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