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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,027.60, 489,179.52 and 282,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,027.60, 489,179.52 and 282,993.84 is: 391,028.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,027.60 : 489,179.52 = 282,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,027.60/489,179.52 = 282,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,027.60x = 489,179.52 × 282,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,027.60x = 138,434,790,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,434,790,814.16/354,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,028.24

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