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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,649.60, 588,902.39 and 364,609.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,649.60, 588,902.39 and 364,609.51 is: 549,647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,649.60 : 588,902.39 = 364,609.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,649.60/588,902.39 = 364,609.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,649.60x = 588,902.39 × 364,609.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,649.60x = 214,719,412,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,719,412,136.10/390,649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,647.08

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