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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,425.39, 511,419.35 and 290,082.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,425.39, 511,419.35 and 290,082.22 is: 399,417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,425.39 : 511,419.35 = 290,082.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,425.39/511,419.35 = 290,082.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,425.39x = 511,419.35 × 290,082.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,425.39x = 148,353,659,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,353,659,845.61/371,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,417.12

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