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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,571.76, 587,287.96 and 351,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,571.76, 587,287.96 and 351,160.40 is: 524,001.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,571.76 : 587,287.96 = 351,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,571.76/587,287.96 = 351,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,571.76x = 587,287.96 × 351,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,571.76x = 206,232,274,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,232,274,948.78/393,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,001.71

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