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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,338.28, 559,463.84 and 357,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,338.28, 559,463.84 and 357,910 is: 492,785.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,338.28 : 559,463.84 = 357,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,338.28/559,463.84 = 357,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,338.28x = 559,463.84 × 357,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,338.28x = 200,237,701,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,237,701,184.85/406,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,785.72

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