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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,145.17, 495,566.10 and 349,188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,145.17, 495,566.10 and 349,188.30 is: 480,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,145.17 : 495,566.10 = 349,188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,145.17/495,566.10 = 349,188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,145.17x = 495,566.10 × 349,188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,145.17x = 173,045,883,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,045,883,996.63/360,145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,489.25

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