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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,381.60, 531,572.40 and 284,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,381.60, 531,572.40 and 284,397.60 is: 426,596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,381.60 : 531,572.40 = 284,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,381.60/531,572.40 = 284,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,381.60x = 531,572.40 × 284,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,381.60x = 151,177,914,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,177,914,786.24/354,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,596.40

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