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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,635.02, 423,103.68 and 281,831.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,635.02, 423,103.68 and 281,831.32 is: 388,878.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,635.02 : 423,103.68 = 281,831.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,635.02/423,103.68 = 281,831.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,635.02x = 423,103.68 × 281,831.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,635.02x = 119,243,868,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,243,868,631.26/306,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,878.83

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