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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,645.91, 542,589.46 and 240,543.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,645.91, 542,589.46 and 240,543.88 is: 360,896.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,645.91 : 542,589.46 = 240,543.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,645.91/542,589.46 = 240,543.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,645.91x = 542,589.46 × 240,543.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,645.91x = 130,516,571,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,516,571,997.67/361,645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,896.02

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