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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,320.97, 525,212.78 and 284,213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,320.97, 525,212.78 and 284,213.62 is: 391,461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,320.97 : 525,212.78 = 284,213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,320.97/525,212.78 = 284,213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,320.97x = 525,212.78 × 284,213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,320.97x = 149,272,624,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,272,624,709.51/381,320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,461.88

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