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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,657.60, 542,486.40 and 291,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,657.60, 542,486.40 and 291,673.60 is: 437,510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,657.60 : 542,486.40 = 291,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,657.60/542,486.40 = 291,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,657.60x = 542,486.40 × 291,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,657.60x = 158,228,961,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,228,961,239.04/361,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,510.40

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