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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,519.46, 525,469.83 and 284,860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,519.46, 525,469.83 and 284,860.08 is: 393,371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,519.46 : 525,469.83 = 284,860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,519.46/525,469.83 = 284,860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,519.46x = 525,469.83 × 284,860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,519.46x = 149,685,377,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,685,377,811.39/380,519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,371.15

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