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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,526.24, 541,526.45 and 290,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,526.24, 541,526.45 and 290,061.96 is: 434,480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,526.24 : 541,526.45 = 290,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,526.24/541,526.45 = 290,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,526.24x = 541,526.45 × 290,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,526.24x = 157,076,224,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,076,224,204.00/361,526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,480.85

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