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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,535.60, 534,803.40 and 339,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,535.60, 534,803.40 and 339,039.60 is: 508,559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,535.60 : 534,803.40 = 339,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,535.60/534,803.40 = 339,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,535.60x = 534,803.40 × 339,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,535.60x = 181,319,530,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,319,530,814.64/356,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,559.40

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