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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,871.80, 806,807.70 and 360,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,871.80, 806,807.70 and 360,924.60 is: 541,386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,871.80 : 806,807.70 = 360,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,871.80/806,807.70 = 360,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,871.80x = 806,807.70 × 360,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,871.80x = 291,196,746,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,196,746,399.42/537,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,386.90

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