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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,732.80, 538,099.20 and 344,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,732.80, 538,099.20 and 344,954.70 is: 517,432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,732.80 : 538,099.20 = 344,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,732.80/538,099.20 = 344,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,732.80x = 538,099.20 × 344,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,732.80x = 185,619,848,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,619,848,106.24/358,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,432.05

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