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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,309.96, 406,557.54 and 283,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,309.96, 406,557.54 and 283,385.76 is: 391,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,309.96 : 406,557.54 = 283,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,309.96/406,557.54 = 283,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,309.96x = 406,557.54 × 283,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,309.96x = 115,212,617,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,212,617,456.63/294,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,466.93

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