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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,241.93, 540,362.17 and 338,319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,241.93, 540,362.17 and 338,319.99 is: 507,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,241.93 : 540,362.17 = 338,319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,241.93/540,362.17 = 338,319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,241.93x = 540,362.17 × 338,319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,241.93x = 182,815,324,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,815,324,373.68/360,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,479.30

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