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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,966.21, 576,969.95 and 282,184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,966.21, 576,969.95 and 282,184.09 is: 389,533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,966.21 : 576,969.95 = 282,184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,966.21/576,969.95 = 282,184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,966.21x = 576,969.95 × 282,184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,966.21x = 162,811,739,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,811,739,561.13/417,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,533.26

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