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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,248.80, 1,140,323.04 and 360,675.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,248.80, 1,140,323.04 and 360,675.36 is: 540,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,248.80 : 1,140,323.04 = 360,675.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,248.80/1,140,323.04 = 360,675.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,248.80x = 1,140,323.04 × 360,675.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,248.80x = 411,286,422,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,286,422,968.29/761,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,278.58

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