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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,898.59, 573,830.30 and 276,464.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,898.59, 573,830.30 and 276,464.59 is: 414,323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,898.59 : 573,830.30 = 276,464.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,898.59/573,830.30 = 276,464.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,898.59x = 573,830.30 × 276,464.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,898.59x = 158,643,757,236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,643,757,236.75/382,898.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,323.17

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