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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,986.60, 728,979.90 and 361,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,986.60, 728,979.90 and 361,570.60 is: 542,355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,986.60 : 728,979.90 = 361,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,986.60/728,979.90 = 361,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,986.60x = 728,979.90 × 361,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,986.60x = 263,577,699,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,577,699,830.94/485,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,355.90

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