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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,979.92, 560,554.35 and 284,939.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,979.92, 560,554.35 and 284,939.86 is: 427,093.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,979.92 : 560,554.35 = 284,939.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,979.92/560,554.35 = 284,939.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,979.92x = 560,554.35 × 284,939.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,979.92x = 159,724,278,011.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,724,278,011.39/373,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,093.19

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