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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,635.80, 543,953.70 and 360,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,635.80, 543,953.70 and 360,011.40 is: 540,017.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,635.80 : 543,953.70 = 360,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,635.80/543,953.70 = 360,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,635.80x = 543,953.70 × 360,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,635.80x = 195,829,533,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,829,533,072.18/362,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,017.10

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