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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,821.24, 483,759.48 and 282,766.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,821.24, 483,759.48 and 282,766.66 is: 389,916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,821.24 : 483,759.48 = 282,766.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,821.24/483,759.48 = 282,766.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,821.24x = 483,759.48 × 282,766.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,821.24x = 136,791,052,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,791,052,402.94/350,821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,916.68

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