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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,924.80, 540,220.80 and 281,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,924.80, 540,220.80 and 281,609.60 is: 421,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,924.80 : 540,220.80 = 281,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,924.80/540,220.80 = 281,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,924.80x = 540,220.80 × 281,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,924.80x = 152,131,363,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,131,363,399.68/360,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,504.32

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