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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,029.80, 576,044.70 and 361,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,029.80, 576,044.70 and 361,868.20 is: 542,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,029.80 : 576,044.70 = 361,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,029.80/576,044.70 = 361,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,029.80x = 576,044.70 × 361,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,029.80x = 208,452,258,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,452,258,708.54/384,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,802.30

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