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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,940.68, 541,964.89 and 296,512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,940.68, 541,964.89 and 296,512.04 is: 442,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,940.68 : 541,964.89 = 296,512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,940.68/541,964.89 = 296,512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,940.68x = 541,964.89 × 296,512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,940.68x = 160,699,115,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,699,115,142.28/362,940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,769.64

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