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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,623.40, 392,817.84 and 275,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,623.40, 392,817.84 and 275,276.72 is: 379,918.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,623.40 : 392,817.84 = 275,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,623.40/392,817.84 = 275,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,623.40x = 392,817.84 × 275,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,623.40x = 108,133,606,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,133,606,552.69/284,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,918.19

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