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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,065.71, 539,391.89 and 358,903.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,065.71, 539,391.89 and 358,903.99 is: 495,031.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,065.71 : 539,391.89 = 358,903.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,065.71/539,391.89 = 358,903.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,065.71x = 539,391.89 × 358,903.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,065.71x = 193,589,899,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,589,899,700.12/391,065.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,031.65

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