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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,970.70, 542,956.05 and 303,359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,970.70, 542,956.05 and 303,359.10 is: 455,038.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,970.70 : 542,956.05 = 303,359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,970.70/542,956.05 = 303,359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,970.70x = 542,956.05 × 303,359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,970.70x = 164,710,658,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,710,658,667.56/361,970.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,038.65

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