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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,823.60, 532,235.40 and 284,839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,823.60, 532,235.40 and 284,839.60 is: 427,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,823.60 : 532,235.40 = 284,839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,823.60/532,235.40 = 284,839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,823.60x = 532,235.40 × 284,839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,823.60x = 151,601,718,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,601,718,441.84/354,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,259.40

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