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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,170.08, 562,266.96 and 286,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,170.08, 562,266.96 and 286,096 is: 428,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,170.08 : 562,266.96 = 286,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,170.08/562,266.96 = 286,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,170.08x = 562,266.96 × 286,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,170.08x = 160,862,328,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,862,328,188.16/375,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,771.74

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