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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,005.28, 539,701.74 and 219,862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,005.28, 539,701.74 and 219,862.32 is: 329,606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,005.28 : 539,701.74 = 219,862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,005.28/539,701.74 = 219,862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,005.28x = 539,701.74 × 219,862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,005.28x = 118,660,076,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,660,076,664.44/360,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,606.49

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