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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,471.36, 540,032.56 and 344,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,471.36, 540,032.56 and 344,626.24 is: 513,445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,471.36 : 540,032.56 = 344,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,471.36/540,032.56 = 344,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,471.36x = 540,032.56 × 344,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,471.36x = 186,109,390,630.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,109,390,630.37/362,471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,445.78

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