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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,015.60, 540,023.40 and 339,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,015.60, 540,023.40 and 339,279.60 is: 508,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,015.60 : 540,023.40 = 339,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,015.60/540,023.40 = 339,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,015.60x = 540,023.40 × 339,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,015.60x = 183,218,923,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,218,923,142.64/360,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,919.40

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