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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,105.92, 502,644.48 and 282,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,105.92, 502,644.48 and 282,253.36 is: 389,647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,105.92 : 502,644.48 = 282,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,105.92/502,644.48 = 282,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,105.92x = 502,644.48 × 282,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,105.92x = 141,873,093,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,873,093,365.45/364,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,647.86

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