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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,315.36, 541,777.56 and 286,914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,315.36, 541,777.56 and 286,914.16 is: 430,216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,315.36 : 541,777.56 = 286,914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,315.36/541,777.56 = 286,914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,315.36x = 541,777.56 × 286,914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,315.36x = 155,443,653,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,443,653,534.25/361,315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,216.01

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