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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,961.42, 779,425.44 and 361,857.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,961.42, 779,425.44 and 361,857.72 is: 542,427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,961.42 : 779,425.44 = 361,857.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,961.42/779,425.44 = 361,857.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,961.42x = 779,425.44 × 361,857.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,961.42x = 282,041,112,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,041,112,628.40/519,961.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,427.00

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