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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,911.80, 806,867.70 and 360,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,911.80, 806,867.70 and 360,964.60 is: 541,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,911.80 : 806,867.70 = 360,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,911.80/806,867.70 = 360,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,911.80x = 806,867.70 × 360,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,911.80x = 291,250,676,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,250,676,583.42/537,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,446.90

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