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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,972.40, 542,958.60 and 335,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,972.40, 542,958.60 and 335,728.40 is: 503,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,972.40 : 542,958.60 = 335,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,972.40/542,958.60 = 335,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,972.40x = 542,958.60 × 335,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,972.40x = 182,286,622,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,286,622,044.24/361,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,592.60

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