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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,708, 521,274.69 and 282,048.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,708, 521,274.69 and 282,048.62 is: 389,255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,708 : 521,274.69 = 282,048.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,708/521,274.69 = 282,048.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,708x = 521,274.69 × 282,048.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,708x = 147,024,806,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,024,806,955.43/377,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,255.21

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