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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,247.40, 579,371.10 and 360,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,247.40, 579,371.10 and 360,003.40 is: 540,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,247.40 : 579,371.10 = 360,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,247.40/579,371.10 = 360,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,247.40x = 579,371.10 × 360,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,247.40x = 208,575,565,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,575,565,861.74/386,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,005.10

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