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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,997.80, 544,496.70 and 355,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,997.80, 544,496.70 and 355,999.40 is: 533,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,997.80 : 544,496.70 = 355,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,997.80/544,496.70 = 355,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,997.80x = 544,496.70 × 355,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,997.80x = 193,840,498,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,840,498,501.98/362,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,999.10

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