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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,862.20, 545,793.30 and 361,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,862.20, 545,793.30 and 361,529.40 is: 542,294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,862.20 : 545,793.30 = 361,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,862.20/545,793.30 = 361,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,862.20x = 545,793.30 × 361,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,862.20x = 197,320,324,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,320,324,273.02/363,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,294.10

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