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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,099.29, 513,707.40 and 284,719.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,099.29, 513,707.40 and 284,719.66 is: 393,074.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,099.29 : 513,707.40 = 284,719.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,099.29/513,707.40 = 284,719.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,099.29x = 513,707.40 × 284,719.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,099.29x = 146,262,594,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,262,594,983.22/372,099.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,074.11

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