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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,688.94, 551,264.67 and 358,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,688.94, 551,264.67 and 358,879.14 is: 533,701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,688.94 : 551,264.67 = 358,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,688.94/551,264.67 = 358,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,688.94x = 551,264.67 × 358,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,688.94x = 197,837,390,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,837,390,681.98/370,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,701.90

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