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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,503.60, 542,255.40 and 291,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,503.60, 542,255.40 and 291,519.60 is: 437,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,503.60 : 542,255.40 = 291,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,503.60/542,255.40 = 291,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,503.60x = 542,255.40 × 291,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,503.60x = 158,078,077,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,078,077,305.84/361,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,279.40

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