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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,688.80, 580,033.20 and 360,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,688.80, 580,033.20 and 360,444.80 is: 540,667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,688.80 : 580,033.20 = 360,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,688.80/580,033.20 = 360,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,688.80x = 580,033.20 × 360,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,688.80x = 209,069,950,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,069,950,767.36/386,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,667.20

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