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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,886.40, 529,329.60 and 282,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,886.40, 529,329.60 and 282,902.40 is: 424,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,886.40 : 529,329.60 = 282,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,886.40/529,329.60 = 282,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,886.40x = 529,329.60 × 282,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,886.40x = 149,748,614,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,748,614,231.04/352,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,353.60

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