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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,870.40, 794,805.60 and 361,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,870.40, 794,805.60 and 361,908.80 is: 542,863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,870.40 : 794,805.60 = 361,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,870.40/794,805.60 = 361,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,870.40x = 794,805.60 × 361,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,870.40x = 287,647,140,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,647,140,929.28/529,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,863.20

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