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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,778.40, 541,007.62 and 192,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,778.40, 541,007.62 and 192,267.32 is: 288,315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,778.40 : 541,007.62 = 192,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,778.40/541,007.62 = 192,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,778.40x = 541,007.62 × 192,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,778.40x = 104,018,082,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,018,082,011.27/360,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,315.72

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