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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,984.64, 579,866.88 and 370,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,984.64, 579,866.88 and 370,041.60 is: 555,915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,984.64 : 579,866.88 = 370,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,984.64/579,866.88 = 370,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,984.64x = 579,866.88 × 370,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,984.64x = 214,574,868,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,574,868,062.21/385,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,915.56

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