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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,315.52, 427,346.40 and 295,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,315.52, 427,346.40 and 295,385.60 is: 406,785.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,315.52 : 427,346.40 = 295,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,315.52/427,346.40 = 295,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,315.52x = 427,346.40 × 295,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,315.52x = 126,231,972,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,231,972,771.84/310,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,785.88

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