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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,059.91, 528,383.17 and 275,459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,059.91, 528,383.17 and 275,459.51 is: 379,961.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,059.91 : 528,383.17 = 275,459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,059.91/528,383.17 = 275,459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,059.91x = 528,383.17 × 275,459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,059.91x = 145,548,169,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,548,169,100.45/383,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,961.89

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