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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,007.36, 589,441.10 and 364,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,007.36, 589,441.10 and 364,967.36 is: 550,185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,007.36 : 589,441.10 = 364,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,007.36/589,441.10 = 364,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,007.36x = 589,441.10 × 364,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,007.36x = 215,126,762,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,126,762,142.50/391,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,185.97

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