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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,205.86, 562,219.06 and 290,025.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,205.86, 562,219.06 and 290,025.24 is: 434,582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,205.86 : 562,219.06 = 290,025.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,205.86/562,219.06 = 290,025.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,205.86x = 562,219.06 × 290,025.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,205.86x = 163,057,717,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,057,717,809.07/375,205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,582.01

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