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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,325.36, 541,792.56 and 286,924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,325.36, 541,792.56 and 286,924.16 is: 430,231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,325.36 : 541,792.56 = 286,924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,325.36/541,792.56 = 286,924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,325.36x = 541,792.56 × 286,924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,325.36x = 155,453,375,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,453,375,172.25/361,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,231.01

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