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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,674.80, 572,512.20 and 361,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,674.80, 572,512.20 and 361,991.80 is: 542,987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,674.80 : 572,512.20 = 361,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,674.80/572,512.20 = 361,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,674.80x = 572,512.20 × 361,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,674.80x = 207,244,721,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,244,721,799.96/381,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,987.70

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