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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,001.58, 711,882.72 and 362,269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,001.58, 711,882.72 and 362,269.02 is: 542,930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,001.58 : 711,882.72 = 362,269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,001.58/711,882.72 = 362,269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,001.58x = 711,882.72 × 362,269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,001.58x = 257,893,055,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,893,055,329.33/475,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,930.94

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