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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,114.43, 485,352 and 275,501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,114.43, 485,352 and 275,501.39 is: 379,749.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,114.43 : 485,352 = 275,501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,114.43/485,352 = 275,501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,114.43x = 485,352 × 275,501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,114.43x = 133,715,150,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,715,150,639.28/352,114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,749.14

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