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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,026.59, 539,338.42 and 358,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,026.59, 539,338.42 and 358,865.08 is: 494,978.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,026.59 : 539,338.42 = 358,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,026.59/539,338.42 = 358,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,026.59x = 539,338.42 × 358,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,026.59x = 193,549,728,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,549,728,383.70/391,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,978.43

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