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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,669.20, 513,303.72 and 286,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,669.20, 513,303.72 and 286,463.12 is: 394,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,669.20 : 513,303.72 = 286,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,669.20/513,303.72 = 286,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,669.20x = 513,303.72 × 286,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,669.20x = 147,042,585,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,042,585,138.81/372,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,565.97

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