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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,044.18, 708,066.94 and 360,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,044.18, 708,066.94 and 360,358.52 is: 540,538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,044.18 : 708,066.94 = 360,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,044.18/708,066.94 = 360,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,044.18x = 708,066.94 × 360,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,044.18x = 255,157,954,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,157,954,559.33/472,044.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,538.29

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