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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,226.95, 941,301.60 and 361,522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,226.95, 941,301.60 and 361,522.30 is: 541,685.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,226.95 : 941,301.60 = 361,522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,226.95/941,301.60 = 361,522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,226.95x = 941,301.60 × 361,522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,226.95x = 340,301,519,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,301,519,425.68/628,226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,685.64

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