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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,161.20, 552,241.80 and 362,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,161.20, 552,241.80 and 362,912.40 is: 544,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,161.20 : 552,241.80 = 362,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,161.20/552,241.80 = 362,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,161.20x = 552,241.80 × 362,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,161.20x = 200,415,397,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,415,397,018.32/368,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,368.60

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