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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,015.40, 540,023.10 and 290,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,015.40, 540,023.10 and 290,031.40 is: 435,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,015.40 : 540,023.10 = 290,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,015.40/540,023.10 = 290,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,015.40x = 540,023.10 × 290,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,015.40x = 156,623,655,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,623,655,725.34/360,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,047.10

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