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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,341.42, 541,072.07 and 295,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,341.42, 541,072.07 and 295,913.32 is: 441,877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,341.42 : 541,072.07 = 295,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,341.42/541,072.07 = 295,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,341.42x = 541,072.07 × 295,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,341.42x = 160,110,432,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,110,432,592.97/362,341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,877.26

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