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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,899.59, 573,831.79 and 276,465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,899.59, 573,831.79 and 276,465.59 is: 414,324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,899.59 : 573,831.79 = 276,465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,899.59/573,831.79 = 276,465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,899.59x = 573,831.79 × 276,465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,899.59x = 158,644,744,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,644,744,383.11/382,899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,324.67

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