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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,975.44, 540,871.32 and 255,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,975.44, 540,871.32 and 255,605.24 is: 382,988.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,975.44 : 540,871.32 = 255,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,975.44/540,871.32 = 255,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,975.44x = 540,871.32 × 255,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,975.44x = 138,249,543,557.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,249,543,557.72/360,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,988.78

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