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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,956.38, 553,434.72 and 284,839.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,956.38, 553,434.72 and 284,839.38 is: 427,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,956.38 : 553,434.72 = 284,839.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,956.38/553,434.72 = 284,839.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,956.38x = 553,434.72 × 284,839.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,956.38x = 157,640,002,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,640,002,515.27/368,956.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,259.19

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