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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,872.80, 788,809.20 and 359,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,872.80, 788,809.20 and 359,984.80 is: 539,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,872.80 : 788,809.20 = 359,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,872.80/788,809.20 = 359,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,872.80x = 788,809.20 × 359,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,872.80x = 283,959,322,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,959,322,100.16/525,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,977.20

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