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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,756.26, 514,425.26 and 280,710.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,756.26, 514,425.26 and 280,710.77 is: 387,397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,756.26 : 514,425.26 = 280,710.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,756.26/514,425.26 = 280,710.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,756.26x = 514,425.26 × 280,710.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,756.26x = 144,404,708,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,404,708,971.70/372,756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,397.14

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