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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,256.40, 528,384.60 and 282,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,256.40, 528,384.60 and 282,272.40 is: 423,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,256.40 : 528,384.60 = 282,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,256.40/528,384.60 = 282,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,256.40x = 528,384.60 × 282,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,256.40x = 149,148,389,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,148,389,165.04/352,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,408.60

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