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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,211.80, 579,317.70 and 370,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,211.80, 579,317.70 and 370,465.40 is: 555,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,211.80 : 579,317.70 = 370,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,211.80/579,317.70 = 370,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,211.80x = 579,317.70 × 370,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,211.80x = 214,617,163,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,617,163,457.58/386,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,698.10

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