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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,729.89, 514,388.89 and 280,684.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,729.89, 514,388.89 and 280,684.39 is: 387,360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,729.89 : 514,388.89 = 280,684.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,729.89/514,388.89 = 280,684.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,729.89x = 514,388.89 × 280,684.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,729.89x = 144,380,931,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,380,931,812.43/372,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,360.76

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