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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,807.76, 423,827.24 and 262,383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,807.76, 423,827.24 and 262,383.92 is: 361,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,807.76 : 423,827.24 = 262,383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,807.76/423,827.24 = 262,383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,807.76x = 423,827.24 × 262,383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,807.76x = 111,205,452,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,205,452,633.98/307,807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,282.16

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