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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,729.60, 535,094.40 and 339,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,729.60, 535,094.40 and 339,233.60 is: 508,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,729.60 : 535,094.40 = 339,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,729.60/535,094.40 = 339,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,729.60x = 535,094.40 × 339,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,729.60x = 181,521,999,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,521,999,651.84/356,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,850.40

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