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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,010.60, 540,015.90 and 342,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,010.60, 540,015.90 and 342,514.60 is: 513,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,010.60 : 540,015.90 = 342,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,010.60/540,015.90 = 342,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,010.60x = 540,015.90 × 342,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,010.60x = 184,963,329,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,963,329,982.14/360,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,771.90

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