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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,864.30, 649,296.45 and 359,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,864.30, 649,296.45 and 359,136.30 is: 538,704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,864.30 : 649,296.45 = 359,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,864.30/649,296.45 = 359,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,864.30x = 649,296.45 × 359,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,864.30x = 233,185,924,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,185,924,656.14/432,864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,704.45

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