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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,477.20, 605,215.80 and 358,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,477.20, 605,215.80 and 358,376.40 is: 537,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,477.20 : 605,215.80 = 358,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,477.20/605,215.80 = 358,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,477.20x = 605,215.80 × 358,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,477.20x = 216,895,059,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,895,059,627.12/403,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,564.60

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