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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,321.60, 637,982.40 and 360,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,321.60, 637,982.40 and 360,003.20 is: 540,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,321.60 : 637,982.40 = 360,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,321.60/637,982.40 = 360,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,321.60x = 637,982.40 × 360,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,321.60x = 229,675,705,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,675,705,543.68/425,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,004.80

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