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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,286.15, 549,729.98 and 341,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,286.15, 549,729.98 and 341,237.52 is: 509,355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,286.15 : 549,729.98 = 341,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,286.15/549,729.98 = 341,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,286.15x = 549,729.98 × 341,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,286.15x = 187,588,495,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,588,495,044.85/368,286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,355.28

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