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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,245.36, 549,723.24 and 282,786.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,245.36, 549,723.24 and 282,786.12 is: 423,297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,245.36 : 549,723.24 = 282,786.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,245.36/549,723.24 = 282,786.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,245.36x = 549,723.24 × 282,786.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,245.36x = 155,454,102,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,454,102,113.43/367,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,297.66

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