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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,168.88, 808,795.32 and 362,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,168.88, 808,795.32 and 362,292.88 is: 542,461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,168.88 : 808,795.32 = 362,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,168.88/808,795.32 = 362,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,168.88x = 808,795.32 × 362,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,168.88x = 293,020,785,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,020,785,813.32/540,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,461.44

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