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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,086.81, 430,977.24 and 295,084.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,086.81, 430,977.24 and 295,084.60 is: 407,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,086.81 : 430,977.24 = 295,084.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,086.81/430,977.24 = 295,084.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,086.81x = 430,977.24 × 295,084.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,086.81x = 127,174,744,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,174,744,999.08/312,086.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,497.99

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