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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,751.31, 418,221.74 and 286,808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,751.31, 418,221.74 and 286,808.08 is: 396,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,751.31 : 418,221.74 = 286,808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,751.31/418,221.74 = 286,808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,751.31x = 418,221.74 × 286,808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,751.31x = 119,949,370,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,949,370,738.51/302,751.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,197.70

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