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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,430.10, 542,145.15 and 277,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,430.10, 542,145.15 and 277,449.30 is: 416,173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,430.10 : 542,145.15 = 277,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,430.10/542,145.15 = 277,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,430.10x = 542,145.15 × 277,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,430.10x = 150,417,792,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,417,792,365.90/361,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,173.95

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