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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,379.91, 572,963.13 and 359,835.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,379.91, 572,963.13 and 359,835.91 is: 540,596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,379.91 : 572,963.13 = 359,835.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,379.91/572,963.13 = 359,835.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,379.91x = 572,963.13 × 359,835.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,379.91x = 206,172,707,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,172,707,847.59/381,379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,596.67

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