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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,483.42, 538,993.36 and 351,551.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,483.42, 538,993.36 and 351,551.98 is: 524,184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,483.42 : 538,993.36 = 351,551.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,483.42/538,993.36 = 351,551.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,483.42x = 538,993.36 × 351,551.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,483.42x = 189,484,182,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,484,182,914.85/361,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,184.99

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