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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,896.80, 576,251.70 and 363,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,896.80, 576,251.70 and 363,950.20 is: 544,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,896.80 : 576,251.70 = 363,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,896.80/576,251.70 = 363,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,896.80x = 576,251.70 × 363,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,896.80x = 209,726,921,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,726,921,465.34/384,896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,891.31

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