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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,405.60, 528,608.40 and 162,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,405.60, 528,608.40 and 162,865.60 is: 244,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,405.60 : 528,608.40 = 162,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,405.60/528,608.40 = 162,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,405.60x = 528,608.40 × 162,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,405.60x = 86,092,124,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,092,124,231.04/352,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,298.40

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