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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,892.20, 553,338.30 and 361,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,892.20, 553,338.30 and 361,116.20 is: 541,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,892.20 : 553,338.30 = 361,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,892.20/553,338.30 = 361,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,892.20x = 553,338.30 × 361,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,892.20x = 199,819,424,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,819,424,210.46/368,892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,674.30

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