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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,969.38, 540,014.99 and 342,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,969.38, 540,014.99 and 342,373.86 is: 510,780.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,969.38 : 540,014.99 = 342,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,969.38/540,014.99 = 342,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,969.38x = 540,014.99 × 342,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,969.38x = 184,887,014,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,887,014,872.29/361,969.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,780.81

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