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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,010.90, 540,016.35 and 302,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,010.90, 540,016.35 and 302,274.10 is: 453,411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,010.90 : 540,016.35 = 302,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,010.90/540,016.35 = 302,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,010.90x = 540,016.35 × 302,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,010.90x = 163,232,956,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,232,956,181.54/360,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,411.15

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