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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,936.80, 540,238.80 and 281,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,936.80, 540,238.80 and 281,621.60 is: 421,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,936.80 : 540,238.80 = 281,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,936.80/540,238.80 = 281,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,936.80x = 540,238.80 × 281,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,936.80x = 152,142,915,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,142,915,238.08/360,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,522.31

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