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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,892.92, 426,052.44 and 283,481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,892.92, 426,052.44 and 283,481.37 is: 391,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,892.92 : 426,052.44 = 283,481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,892.92/426,052.44 = 283,481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,892.92x = 426,052.44 × 283,481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,892.92x = 120,777,929,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,777,929,383.04/308,892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,002.58

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