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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,003.80, 576,005.70 and 288,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,003.80, 576,005.70 and 288,618.20 is: 432,927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,003.80 : 576,005.70 = 288,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,003.80/576,005.70 = 288,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,003.80x = 576,005.70 × 288,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,003.80x = 166,245,728,323.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,245,728,323.74/384,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,927.30

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