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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,775.80, 806,663.70 and 360,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,775.80, 806,663.70 and 360,828.60 is: 541,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,775.80 : 806,663.70 = 360,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,775.80/806,663.70 = 360,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,775.80x = 806,663.70 × 360,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,775.80x = 291,067,333,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,067,333,541.82/537,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,242.90

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