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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,282.64, 550,078.18 and 381,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,282.64, 550,078.18 and 381,779.60 is: 524,650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,282.64 : 550,078.18 = 381,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,282.64/550,078.18 = 381,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,282.64x = 550,078.18 × 381,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,282.64x = 210,008,627,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,008,627,529.13/400,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,650.85

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