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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,042.80, 576,064.20 and 356,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,042.80, 576,064.20 and 356,049.20 is: 534,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,042.80 : 576,064.20 = 356,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,042.80/576,064.20 = 356,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,042.80x = 576,064.20 × 356,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,042.80x = 205,107,197,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,107,197,558.64/384,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,073.80

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