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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,426.48, 490,170.94 and 294,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,426.48, 490,170.94 and 294,901.28 is: 406,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,426.48 : 490,170.94 = 294,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,426.48/490,170.94 = 294,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,426.48x = 490,170.94 × 294,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,426.48x = 144,552,037,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,552,037,624.80/355,426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,700.25

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