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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,011.60, 544,517.40 and 293,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,011.60, 544,517.40 and 293,027.60 is: 439,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,011.60 : 544,517.40 = 293,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,011.60/544,517.40 = 293,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,011.60x = 544,517.40 × 293,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,011.60x = 159,558,626,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,558,626,880.24/363,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,541.40

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