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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,744.84, 514,409.48 and 280,699.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,744.84, 514,409.48 and 280,699.34 is: 387,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,744.84 : 514,409.48 = 280,699.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,744.84/514,409.48 = 280,699.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,744.84x = 514,409.48 × 280,699.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,744.84x = 144,394,397,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,394,397,550.20/372,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,381.35

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