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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,362.12, 429,530.58 and 299,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,362.12, 429,530.58 and 299,291.08 is: 412,878.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,362.12 : 429,530.58 = 299,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,362.12/429,530.58 = 299,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,362.12x = 429,530.58 × 299,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,362.12x = 128,554,671,181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,554,671,181.23/311,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,878.33

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