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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,737.40, 464,606.10 and 288,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,737.40, 464,606.10 and 288,742.20 is: 433,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,737.40 : 464,606.10 = 288,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,737.40/464,606.10 = 288,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,737.40x = 464,606.10 × 288,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,737.40x = 134,151,387,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,151,387,447.42/309,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,113.30

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