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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,249.06, 565,875.05 and 358,328.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,249.06, 565,875.05 and 358,328.81 is: 537,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,249.06 : 565,875.05 = 358,328.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,249.06/565,875.05 = 358,328.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,249.06x = 565,875.05 × 358,328.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,249.06x = 202,769,332,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,769,332,898.23/377,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,494.60

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