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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,607.20, 539,410.80 and 193,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,607.20, 539,410.80 and 193,719.20 is: 290,578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,607.20 : 539,410.80 = 193,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,607.20/539,410.80 = 193,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,607.20x = 539,410.80 × 193,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,607.20x = 104,494,228,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,494,228,647.36/359,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,578.80

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