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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,979.84, 571,353.10 and 263,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,979.84, 571,353.10 and 263,406.72 is: 395,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,979.84 : 571,353.10 = 263,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,979.84/571,353.10 = 263,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,979.84x = 571,353.10 × 263,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,979.84x = 150,498,246,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,498,246,032.83/380,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,029.42

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