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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,977.40, 513,575.86 and 285,782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,977.40, 513,575.86 and 285,782.76 is: 394,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,977.40 : 513,575.86 = 285,782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,977.40/513,575.86 = 285,782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,977.40x = 513,575.86 × 285,782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,977.40x = 146,771,126,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,771,126,740.17/371,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,570.01

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