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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,862.98, 541,292.04 and 282,043.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,862.98, 541,292.04 and 282,043.50 is: 423,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,862.98 : 541,292.04 = 282,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,862.98/541,292.04 = 282,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,862.98x = 541,292.04 × 282,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,862.98x = 152,667,901,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,667,901,483.74/360,862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,063.35

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