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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,149.28, 568,319.76 and 285,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,149.28, 568,319.76 and 285,364.96 is: 427,743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,149.28 : 568,319.76 = 285,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,149.28/568,319.76 = 285,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,149.28x = 568,319.76 × 285,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,149.28x = 162,178,545,579.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,178,545,579.61/379,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,743.25

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