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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,790.04, 544,961.72 and 284,533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,790.04, 544,961.72 and 284,533.16 is: 426,233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,790.04 : 544,961.72 = 284,533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,790.04/544,961.72 = 284,533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,790.04x = 544,961.72 × 284,533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,790.04x = 155,059,678,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,059,678,257.16/363,790.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,233.99

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