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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,863.20, 545,794.80 and 361,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,863.20, 545,794.80 and 361,530.40 is: 542,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,863.20 : 545,794.80 = 361,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,863.20/545,794.80 = 361,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,863.20x = 545,794.80 × 361,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,863.20x = 197,321,412,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,321,412,361.92/363,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,295.60

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