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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,883.38, 541,966.96 and 286,761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,883.38, 541,966.96 and 286,761.94 is: 429,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,883.38 : 541,966.96 = 286,761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,883.38/541,966.96 = 286,761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,883.38x = 541,966.96 × 286,761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,883.38x = 155,415,496,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,415,496,865.50/361,883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,462.93

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