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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,826.65, 612,073.58 and 362,170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,826.65, 612,073.58 and 362,170.65 is: 542,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,826.65 : 612,073.58 = 362,170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,826.65/612,073.58 = 362,170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,826.65x = 612,073.58 × 362,170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,826.65x = 221,675,084,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,675,084,505.57/408,826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,222.69

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