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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,106.97, 577,164.15 and 282,324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,106.97, 577,164.15 and 282,324.78 is: 389,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,106.97 : 577,164.15 = 282,324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,106.97/577,164.15 = 282,324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,106.97x = 577,164.15 × 282,324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,106.97x = 162,947,741,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,947,741,672.64/418,106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,727.40

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