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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,661.06, 540,346.55 and 342,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,661.06, 540,346.55 and 342,288.76 is: 509,992.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,661.06 : 540,346.55 = 342,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,661.06/540,346.55 = 342,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,661.06x = 540,346.55 × 342,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,661.06x = 184,954,550,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,954,550,569.78/362,661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,992.86

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