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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,524.96, 525,477.43 and 284,865.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,524.96, 525,477.43 and 284,865.58 is: 393,378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,524.96 : 525,477.43 = 284,865.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,524.96/525,477.43 = 284,865.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,524.96x = 525,477.43 × 284,865.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,524.96x = 149,690,432,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,690,432,873.86/380,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,378.75

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