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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,327.36, 541,795.56 and 286,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,327.36, 541,795.56 and 286,926.16 is: 430,234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,327.36 : 541,795.56 = 286,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,327.36/541,795.56 = 286,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,327.36x = 541,795.56 × 286,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,327.36x = 155,455,319,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,455,319,535.85/361,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,234.01

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