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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,863.72, 575,618.99 and 356,409.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,863.72, 575,618.99 and 356,409.71 is: 490,964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,863.72 : 575,618.99 = 356,409.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,863.72/575,618.99 = 356,409.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,863.72x = 575,618.99 × 356,409.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,863.72x = 205,156,192,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,156,192,636.25/417,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,964.36

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