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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,011.20, 540,016.80 and 340,765.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,011.20, 540,016.80 and 340,765.60 is: 511,148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,011.20 : 540,016.80 = 340,765.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,011.20/540,016.80 = 340,765.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,011.20x = 540,016.80 × 340,765.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,011.20x = 184,019,148,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,019,148,862.08/360,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,148.40

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