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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,644.01, 541,941.13 and 203,534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,644.01, 541,941.13 and 203,534.84 is: 305,006.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,644.01 : 541,941.13 = 203,534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,644.01/541,941.13 = 203,534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,644.01x = 541,941.13 × 203,534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,644.01x = 110,303,902,793.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,303,902,793.24/361,644.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,006.86

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