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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,207.94, 563,601.82 and 365,053.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,207.94, 563,601.82 and 365,053.56 is: 504,019.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,207.94 : 563,601.82 = 365,053.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,207.94/563,601.82 = 365,053.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,207.94x = 563,601.82 × 365,053.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,207.94x = 205,744,850,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,744,850,813.48/408,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,019.72

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