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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,604.20, 542,406.30 and 302,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,604.20, 542,406.30 and 302,992.60 is: 454,488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,604.20 : 542,406.30 = 302,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,604.20/542,406.30 = 302,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,604.20x = 542,406.30 × 302,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,604.20x = 164,345,095,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,345,095,093.38/361,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,488.90

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