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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,972.20, 542,958.30 and 303,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,972.20, 542,958.30 and 303,360.60 is: 455,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,972.20 : 542,958.30 = 303,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,972.20/542,958.30 = 303,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,972.20x = 542,958.30 × 303,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,972.20x = 164,712,155,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,712,155,662.98/361,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,040.90

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