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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,447.40, 561,671.10 and 360,450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,447.40, 561,671.10 and 360,450.60 is: 540,675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,447.40 : 561,671.10 = 360,450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,447.40/561,671.10 = 360,450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,447.40x = 561,671.10 × 360,450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,447.40x = 202,454,684,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,454,684,997.66/374,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,675.90

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