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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,858.20, 542,787.30 and 346,500.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,858.20, 542,787.30 and 346,500.60 is: 519,750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,858.20 : 542,787.30 = 346,500.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,858.20/542,787.30 = 346,500.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,858.20x = 542,787.30 × 346,500.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,858.20x = 188,076,125,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,076,125,122.38/361,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,750.90

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