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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,481.82, 537,722.73 and 334,860.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,481.82, 537,722.73 and 334,860.06 is: 502,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,481.82 : 537,722.73 = 334,860.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,481.82/537,722.73 = 334,860.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,481.82x = 537,722.73 × 334,860.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,481.82x = 180,061,865,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,061,865,631.16/358,481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,290.09

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