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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,462.02, 527,396.86 and 285,510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,462.02, 527,396.86 and 285,510.38 is: 393,705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,462.02 : 527,396.86 = 285,510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,462.02/527,396.86 = 285,510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,462.02x = 527,396.86 × 285,510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,462.02x = 150,577,277,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,577,277,909.41/382,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,705.18

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