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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,275.69, 560,407.50 and 285,104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,275.69, 560,407.50 and 285,104.41 is: 426,890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,275.69 : 560,407.50 = 285,104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,275.69/560,407.50 = 285,104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,275.69x = 560,407.50 × 285,104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,275.69x = 159,774,648,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,774,648,221.55/374,275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,890.26

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