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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,420.64, 541,190.28 and 295,992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,420.64, 541,190.28 and 295,992.54 is: 441,995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,420.64 : 541,190.28 = 295,992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,420.64/541,190.28 = 295,992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,420.64x = 541,190.28 × 295,992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,420.64x = 160,188,285,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,188,285,600.51/362,420.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,995.48

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