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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,405.20, 543,607.80 and 357,156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,405.20, 543,607.80 and 357,156.40 is: 535,734.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,405.20 : 543,607.80 = 357,156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,405.20/543,607.80 = 357,156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,405.20x = 543,607.80 × 357,156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,405.20x = 194,153,004,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,153,004,859.92/362,405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,734.60

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