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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,003.60, 576,005.40 and 359,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,003.60, 576,005.40 and 359,427.60 is: 539,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,003.60 : 576,005.40 = 359,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,003.60/576,005.40 = 359,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,003.60x = 576,005.40 × 359,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,003.60x = 207,032,238,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,032,238,509.04/384,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,141.40

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