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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,946.60, 552,561.75 and 356,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,946.60, 552,561.75 and 356,161.25 is: 533,413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,946.60 : 552,561.75 = 356,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,946.60/552,561.75 = 356,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,946.60x = 552,561.75 × 356,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,946.60x = 196,801,084,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,801,084,963.59/368,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,413.47

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