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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,860.73, 541,288.67 and 282,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,860.73, 541,288.67 and 282,041.25 is: 423,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,860.73 : 541,288.67 = 282,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,860.73/541,288.67 = 282,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,860.73x = 541,288.67 × 282,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,860.73x = 152,665,731,687.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,665,731,687.43/360,860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,059.98

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