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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,003.20, 576,004.80 and 290,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,003.20, 576,004.80 and 290,691.20 is: 436,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,003.20 : 576,004.80 = 290,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,003.20/576,004.80 = 290,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,003.20x = 576,004.80 × 290,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,003.20x = 167,439,526,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,439,526,517.76/384,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,036.80

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