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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,024.40, 531,036.60 and 284,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,024.40, 531,036.60 and 284,040.40 is: 426,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,024.40 : 531,036.60 = 284,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,024.40/531,036.60 = 284,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,024.40x = 531,036.60 × 284,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,024.40x = 150,835,848,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,835,848,278.64/354,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,060.60

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