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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,996.40, 575,994.60 and 362,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,996.40, 575,994.60 and 362,223.60 is: 543,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,996.40 : 575,994.60 = 362,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,996.40/575,994.60 = 362,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,996.40x = 575,994.60 × 362,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,996.40x = 208,638,837,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,638,837,592.56/383,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,335.40

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