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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,161.10, 541,553.85 and 302,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,161.10, 541,553.85 and 302,424.30 is: 454,738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,161.10 : 541,553.85 = 302,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,161.10/541,553.85 = 302,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,161.10x = 541,553.85 × 302,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,161.10x = 163,779,043,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,779,043,998.56/360,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,738.29

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