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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,281.76, 601,109.52 and 355,404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,281.76, 601,109.52 and 355,404.52 is: 533,716.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,281.76 : 601,109.52 = 355,404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,281.76/601,109.52 = 355,404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,281.76x = 601,109.52 × 355,404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,281.76x = 213,637,040,423.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,637,040,423.03/400,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,716.65

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