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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,509.42, 539,032.08 and 351,578.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,509.42, 539,032.08 and 351,578.02 is: 524,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,509.42 : 539,032.08 = 351,578.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,509.42/539,032.08 = 351,578.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,509.42x = 539,032.08 × 351,578.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,509.42x = 189,511,831,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,511,831,402.88/361,509.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,223.77

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