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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,421.64, 541,191.74 and 295,993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,421.64, 541,191.74 and 295,993.54 is: 441,996.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,421.64 : 541,191.74 = 295,993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,421.64/541,191.74 = 295,993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,421.64x = 541,191.74 × 295,993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,421.64x = 160,189,258,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,189,258,941.36/362,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,996.95

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