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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,258.60, 542,406.30 and 203,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,258.60, 542,406.30 and 203,794.60 is: 305,984.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,258.60 : 542,406.30 = 203,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,258.60/542,406.30 = 203,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,258.60x = 542,406.30 × 203,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,258.60x = 110,539,474,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,539,474,945.98/361,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,984.34

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