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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,843.84, 507,179.20 and 286,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,843.84, 507,179.20 and 286,195.84 is: 394,603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,843.84 : 507,179.20 = 286,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,843.84/507,179.20 = 286,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,843.84x = 507,179.20 × 286,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,843.84x = 145,152,577,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,152,577,174.53/367,843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,603.80

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