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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,948.38, 553,422.72 and 284,831.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,948.38, 553,422.72 and 284,831.35 is: 427,247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,948.38 : 553,422.72 = 284,831.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,948.38/553,422.72 = 284,831.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,948.38x = 553,422.72 × 284,831.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,948.38x = 157,632,140,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,632,140,458.27/368,948.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,247.14

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