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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,573.99, 469,432.98 and 286,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,573.99, 469,432.98 and 286,223.34 is: 429,858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,573.99 : 469,432.98 = 286,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,573.99/469,432.98 = 286,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,573.99x = 469,432.98 × 286,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,573.99x = 134,362,675,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,362,675,441.75/312,573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,858.78

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