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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,406.40, 542,109.60 and 303,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,406.40, 542,109.60 and 303,669.60 is: 455,504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,406.40 : 542,109.60 = 303,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,406.40/542,109.60 = 303,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,406.40x = 542,109.60 × 303,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,406.40x = 164,622,205,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,622,205,388.16/361,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,504.40

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