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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,253.60, 542,724.30 and 295,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,253.60, 542,724.30 and 295,331.40 is: 442,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,253.60 : 542,724.30 = 295,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,253.60/542,724.30 = 295,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,253.60x = 542,724.30 × 295,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,253.60x = 160,283,527,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,283,527,333.02/362,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,462.21

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