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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,529.74, 416,934.91 and 283,332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,529.74, 416,934.91 and 283,332.43 is: 390,477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,529.74 : 416,934.91 = 283,332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,529.74/416,934.91 = 283,332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,529.74x = 416,934.91 × 283,332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,529.74x = 118,131,182,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,131,182,077.47/302,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,477.92

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