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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,546.80, 573,820.20 and 358,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,546.80, 573,820.20 and 358,927.20 is: 538,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,546.80 : 573,820.20 = 358,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,546.80/573,820.20 = 358,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,546.80x = 573,820.20 × 358,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,546.80x = 205,959,677,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,959,677,689.44/382,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,390.80

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