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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,950.96, 585,159.48 and 358,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,950.96, 585,159.48 and 358,224.88 is: 537,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,950.96 : 585,159.48 = 358,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,950.96/585,159.48 = 358,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,950.96x = 585,159.48 × 358,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,950.96x = 209,618,684,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,618,684,503.86/389,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,551.40

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