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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,059.64, 581,677.02 and 364,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,059.64, 581,677.02 and 364,372.60 is: 503,366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,059.64 : 581,677.02 = 364,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,059.64/581,677.02 = 364,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,059.64x = 581,677.02 × 364,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,059.64x = 211,947,168,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,947,168,137.65/421,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,366.15

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