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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,324.89, 541,047.46 and 295,896.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,324.89, 541,047.46 and 295,896.79 is: 441,852.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,324.89 : 541,047.46 = 295,896.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,324.89/541,047.46 = 295,896.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,324.89x = 541,047.46 × 295,896.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,324.89x = 160,094,206,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,094,206,651.65/362,324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,852.63

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