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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,220.60, 543,330.90 and 355,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,220.60, 543,330.90 and 355,999.80 is: 533,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,220.60 : 543,330.90 = 355,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,220.60/543,330.90 = 355,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,220.60x = 543,330.90 × 355,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,220.60x = 193,425,691,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,425,691,733.82/362,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,999.70

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