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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,552.36, 541,757.76 and 293,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,552.36, 541,757.76 and 293,753.76 is: 440,166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,552.36 : 541,757.76 = 293,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,552.36/541,757.76 = 293,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,552.36x = 541,757.76 × 293,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,552.36x = 159,143,379,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,143,379,009.18/361,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,166.89

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