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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,402.30, 603,603.45 and 356,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,402.30, 603,603.45 and 356,912.70 is: 535,369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,402.30 : 603,603.45 = 356,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,402.30/603,603.45 = 356,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,402.30x = 603,603.45 × 356,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,402.30x = 215,433,737,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,433,737,068.82/402,402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,369.05

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