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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,965.07, 534,462.36 and 353,938.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,965.07, 534,462.36 and 353,938.27 is: 526,977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,965.07 : 534,462.36 = 353,938.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,965.07/534,462.36 = 353,938.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,965.07x = 534,462.36 × 353,938.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,965.07x = 189,166,684,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,166,684,657.43/358,965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,977.98

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