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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,957.60, 542,061.60 and 346,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,957.60, 542,061.60 and 346,211.20 is: 518,480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,957.60 : 542,061.60 = 346,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,957.60/542,061.60 = 346,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,957.60x = 542,061.60 × 346,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,957.60x = 187,667,797,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,667,797,009.92/361,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,480.06

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