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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,640.41, 528,772.02 and 286,981.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,640.41, 528,772.02 and 286,981.03 is: 396,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,640.41 : 528,772.02 = 286,981.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,640.41/528,772.02 = 286,981.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,640.41x = 528,772.02 × 286,981.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,640.41x = 151,747,536,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,747,536,290.92/382,640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,580.01

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