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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,269.60, 532,904.40 and 285,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,269.60, 532,904.40 and 285,285.60 is: 427,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,269.60 : 532,904.40 = 285,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,269.60/532,904.40 = 285,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,269.60x = 532,904.40 × 285,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,269.60x = 152,029,951,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,029,951,496.64/355,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,928.40

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