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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,222.80, 573,334.20 and 358,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,222.80, 573,334.20 and 358,603.20 is: 537,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,222.80 : 573,334.20 = 358,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,222.80/573,334.20 = 358,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,222.80x = 573,334.20 × 358,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,222.80x = 205,599,478,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,599,478,789.44/382,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,904.80

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