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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,253.28, 541,682.40 and 286,851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,253.28, 541,682.40 and 286,851.36 is: 430,120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,253.28 : 541,682.40 = 286,851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,253.28/541,682.40 = 286,851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,253.28x = 541,682.40 × 286,851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,253.28x = 155,382,333,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,382,333,128.06/361,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,120.20

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