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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,316.90, 465,475.35 and 289,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,316.90, 465,475.35 and 289,321.70 is: 433,982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,316.90 : 465,475.35 = 289,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,316.90/465,475.35 = 289,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,316.90x = 465,475.35 × 289,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,316.90x = 134,672,119,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,672,119,570.10/310,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,982.55

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