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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,472.46, 393,838.69 and 276,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,472.46, 393,838.69 and 276,698.24 is: 379,077.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,472.46 : 393,838.69 = 276,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,472.46/393,838.69 = 276,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,472.46x = 393,838.69 × 276,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,472.46x = 108,974,472,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,974,472,366.91/287,472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,077.96

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