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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,003.60, 540,005.40 and 353,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,003.60, 540,005.40 and 353,782.80 is: 530,674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,003.60 : 540,005.40 = 353,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,003.60/540,005.40 = 353,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,003.60x = 540,005.40 × 353,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,003.60x = 191,044,622,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,044,622,427.12/360,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,674.20

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