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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,005.20, 576,007.80 and 290,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,005.20, 576,007.80 and 290,693.20 is: 436,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,005.20 : 576,007.80 = 290,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,005.20/576,007.80 = 290,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,005.20x = 576,007.80 × 290,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,005.20x = 167,441,550,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,441,550,606.96/384,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,039.80

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