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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,324.86, 541,791.81 and 286,923.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,324.86, 541,791.81 and 286,923.66 is: 430,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,324.86 : 541,791.81 = 286,923.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,324.86/541,791.81 = 286,923.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,324.86x = 541,791.81 × 286,923.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,324.86x = 155,452,889,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,452,889,083.23/361,324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,230.26

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