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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,368.04, 599,929.98 and 252,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,368.04, 599,929.98 and 252,313 is: 378,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,368.04 : 599,929.98 = 252,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,368.04/599,929.98 = 252,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,368.04x = 599,929.98 × 252,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,368.04x = 151,370,133,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,370,133,043.74/400,368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,077.46

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