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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,421.80, 573,632.70 and 358,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,421.80, 573,632.70 and 358,802.20 is: 538,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,421.80 : 573,632.70 = 358,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,421.80/573,632.70 = 358,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,421.80x = 573,632.70 × 358,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,421.80x = 205,820,674,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,820,674,751.94/382,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,203.30

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