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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,985.60, 728,978.40 and 361,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,985.60, 728,978.40 and 361,569.60 is: 542,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,985.60 : 728,978.40 = 361,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,985.60/728,978.40 = 361,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,985.60x = 728,978.40 × 361,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,985.60x = 263,576,428,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,576,428,496.64/485,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,354.40

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