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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,853.98, 541,278.54 and 282,034.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,853.98, 541,278.54 and 282,034.50 is: 423,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,853.98 : 541,278.54 = 282,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,853.98/541,278.54 = 282,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,853.98x = 541,278.54 × 282,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,853.98x = 152,659,222,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,659,222,389.63/360,853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,049.85

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