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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,206.44, 512,753.22 and 284,640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,206.44, 512,753.22 and 284,640.12 is: 393,177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,206.44 : 512,753.22 = 284,640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,206.44/512,753.22 = 284,640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,206.44x = 512,753.22 × 284,640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,206.44x = 145,950,138,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,950,138,071.19/371,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,177.82

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