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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,011.70, 540,017.55 and 339,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,011.70, 540,017.55 and 339,275.70 is: 508,913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,011.70 : 540,017.55 = 339,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,011.70/540,017.55 = 339,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,011.70x = 540,017.55 × 339,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,011.70x = 183,214,832,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,214,832,288.54/360,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,913.55

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