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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,003.60, 540,005.40 and 342,507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,003.60, 540,005.40 and 342,507.60 is: 513,761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,003.60 : 540,005.40 = 342,507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,003.60/540,005.40 = 342,507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,003.60x = 540,005.40 × 342,507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,003.60x = 184,955,953,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,955,953,541.04/360,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,761.40

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