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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,038.33, 520,309.23 and 280,673.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,038.33, 520,309.23 and 280,673.11 is: 387,326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,038.33 : 520,309.23 = 280,673.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,038.33/520,309.23 = 280,673.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,038.33x = 520,309.23 × 280,673.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,038.33x = 146,036,809,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,036,809,745.81/377,038.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,326.16

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