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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,048.60, 576,072.90 and 265,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,048.60, 576,072.90 and 265,853.40 is: 398,780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,048.60 : 576,072.90 = 265,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,048.60/576,072.90 = 265,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,048.60x = 576,072.90 × 265,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,048.60x = 153,150,939,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,150,939,112.86/384,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,780.10

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