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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,414.64, 541,181.31 and 295,986.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,414.64, 541,181.31 and 295,986.54 is: 441,986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,414.64 : 541,181.31 = 295,986.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,414.64/541,181.31 = 295,986.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,414.64x = 541,181.31 × 295,986.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,414.64x = 160,182,383,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,182,383,459.57/362,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,986.51

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