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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,035.93, 708,054.56 and 360,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,035.93, 708,054.56 and 360,350.27 is: 540,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,035.93 : 708,054.56 = 360,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,035.93/708,054.56 = 360,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,035.93x = 708,054.56 × 360,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,035.93x = 255,147,651,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,147,651,870.73/472,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,525.91

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