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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,958.60, 542,063.10 and 346,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,958.60, 542,063.10 and 346,212.20 is: 518,481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,958.60 : 542,063.10 = 346,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,958.60/542,063.10 = 346,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,958.60x = 542,063.10 × 346,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,958.60x = 187,668,858,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,668,858,389.82/361,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,481.56

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