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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,060.24, 542,883 and 341,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,060.24, 542,883 and 341,186 is: 511,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,060.24 : 542,883 = 341,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,060.24/542,883 = 341,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,060.24x = 542,883 × 341,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,060.24x = 185,224,079,238
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,224,079,238/362,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,583.60

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