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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,240.60, 532,860.90 and 285,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,240.60, 532,860.90 and 285,256.60 is: 427,884.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,240.60 : 532,860.90 = 285,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,240.60/532,860.90 = 285,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,240.60x = 532,860.90 × 285,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,240.60x = 152,002,088,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,002,088,606.94/355,240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,884.90

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