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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,056.99, 526,006.58 and 285,840.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,056.99, 526,006.58 and 285,840.68 is: 394,571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,056.99 : 526,006.58 = 285,840.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,056.99/526,006.58 = 285,840.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,056.99x = 526,006.58 × 285,840.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,056.99x = 150,354,074,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,354,074,452.44/381,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,571.10

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