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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,002.40, 564,003.60 and 358,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,002.40, 564,003.60 and 358,506.40 is: 537,759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,002.40 : 564,003.60 = 358,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,002.40/564,003.60 = 358,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,002.40x = 564,003.60 × 358,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,002.40x = 202,198,900,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,198,900,223.04/376,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,759.60

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