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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,259.76, 588,971.10 and 361,504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,259.76, 588,971.10 and 361,504.52 is: 541,412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,259.76 : 588,971.10 = 361,504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,259.76/588,971.10 = 361,504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,259.76x = 588,971.10 × 361,504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,259.76x = 212,915,714,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,915,714,799.37/393,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,412.41

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