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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,546.40, 573,819.60 and 360,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,546.40, 573,819.60 and 360,773.60 is: 541,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,546.40 : 573,819.60 = 360,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,546.40/573,819.60 = 360,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,546.40x = 573,819.60 × 360,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,546.40x = 207,018,962,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,018,962,842.56/382,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,160.40

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