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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,668.20, 513,302.34 and 286,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,668.20, 513,302.34 and 286,462.12 is: 394,564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,668.20 : 513,302.34 = 286,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,668.20/513,302.34 = 286,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,668.20x = 513,302.34 × 286,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,668.20x = 147,041,676,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,041,676,517.36/372,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,564.59

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