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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,008.40, 634,512.60 and 360,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,008.40, 634,512.60 and 360,022.80 is: 540,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,008.40 : 634,512.60 = 360,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,008.40/634,512.60 = 360,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,008.40x = 634,512.60 × 360,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,008.40x = 228,439,002,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,439,002,887.28/423,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,034.20

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