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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,475.86, 470,044.22 and 283,246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,475.86, 470,044.22 and 283,246.65 is: 426,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,475.86 : 470,044.22 = 283,246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,475.86/470,044.22 = 283,246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,475.86x = 470,044.22 × 283,246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,475.86x = 133,138,449,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,138,449,250.63/312,475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,075.95

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