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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,729.36, 607,544.28 and 360,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,729.36, 607,544.28 and 360,591.12 is: 539,953.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,729.36 : 607,544.28 = 360,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,729.36/607,544.28 = 360,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,729.36x = 607,544.28 × 360,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,729.36x = 219,075,072,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,075,072,374.79/405,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,953.71

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