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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,232.52, 564,016.53 and 287,880.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,232.52, 564,016.53 and 287,880.49 is: 431,566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,232.52 : 564,016.53 = 287,880.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,232.52/564,016.53 = 287,880.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,232.52x = 564,016.53 × 287,880.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,232.52x = 162,369,355,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,369,355,024.50/376,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,566.51

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