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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,440.24, 502,710.99 and 283,739.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,440.24, 502,710.99 and 283,739.94 is: 391,392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,440.24 : 502,710.99 = 283,739.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,440.24/502,710.99 = 283,739.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,440.24x = 502,710.99 × 283,739.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,440.24x = 142,639,186,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,639,186,139.94/364,440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,392.53

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