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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,426.39, 511,420.73 and 290,083.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,426.39, 511,420.73 and 290,083.22 is: 399,418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,426.39 : 511,420.73 = 290,083.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,426.39/511,420.73 = 290,083.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,426.39x = 511,420.73 × 290,083.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,426.39x = 148,354,572,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,354,572,133.15/371,426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,418.50

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