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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,234.60, 573,351.90 and 358,906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,234.60, 573,351.90 and 358,906.60 is: 538,359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,234.60 : 573,351.90 = 358,906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,234.60/573,351.90 = 358,906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,234.60x = 573,351.90 × 358,906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,234.60x = 205,779,781,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,779,781,032.54/382,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,359.90

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