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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,415.64, 541,182.80 and 295,987.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,415.64, 541,182.80 and 295,987.54 is: 441,988.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,415.64 : 541,182.80 = 295,987.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,415.64/541,182.80 = 295,987.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,415.64x = 541,182.80 × 295,987.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,415.64x = 160,183,365,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,183,365,662.31/362,415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,988.00

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