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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,023.40, 540,035.10 and 302,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,023.40, 540,035.10 and 302,286.60 is: 453,429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,023.40 : 540,035.10 = 302,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,023.40/540,035.10 = 302,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,023.40x = 540,035.10 × 302,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,023.40x = 163,245,374,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,245,374,259.66/360,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,429.90

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