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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,127.10, 541,898.07 and 282,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,127.10, 541,898.07 and 282,019.26 is: 423,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,127.10 : 541,898.07 = 282,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,127.10/541,898.07 = 282,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,127.10x = 541,898.07 × 282,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,127.10x = 152,825,692,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,825,692,696.83/361,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,190.87

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