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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,965.92, 560,417.95 and 288,252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,965.92, 560,417.95 and 288,252.83 is: 431,970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,965.92 : 560,417.95 = 288,252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,965.92/560,417.95 = 288,252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,965.92x = 560,417.95 × 288,252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,965.92x = 161,542,060,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,542,060,750.71/373,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,970.00

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