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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,051.59, 582,452.78 and 280,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,051.59, 582,452.78 and 280,092.26 is: 420,409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,051.59 : 582,452.78 = 280,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,051.59/582,452.78 = 280,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,051.59x = 582,452.78 × 280,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,051.59x = 163,140,513,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,140,513,281.45/388,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,409.34

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