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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,949.38, 553,424.22 and 284,832.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,949.38, 553,424.22 and 284,832.36 is: 427,248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,949.38 : 553,424.22 = 284,832.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,949.38/553,424.22 = 284,832.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,949.38x = 553,424.22 × 284,832.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,949.38x = 157,633,126,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,633,126,663.76/368,949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,248.66

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