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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,442.54, 493,462.24 and 275,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,442.54, 493,462.24 and 275,592.02 is: 380,464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,442.54 : 493,462.24 = 275,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,442.54/493,462.24 = 275,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,442.54x = 493,462.24 × 275,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,442.54x = 135,994,255,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,994,255,515.33/357,442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,464.66

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