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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,747.12, 498,635.76 and 285,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,747.12, 498,635.76 and 285,142 is: 393,042.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,747.12 : 498,635.76 = 285,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,747.12/498,635.76 = 285,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,747.12x = 498,635.76 × 285,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,747.12x = 142,181,997,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,181,997,877.92/361,747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,042.52

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