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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,255.48, 540,382.38 and 338,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,255.48, 540,382.38 and 338,333.52 is: 507,499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,255.48 : 540,382.38 = 338,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,255.48/540,382.38 = 338,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,255.48x = 540,382.38 × 338,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,255.48x = 182,829,472,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,829,472,771.38/360,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,499.49

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