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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,592.16, 468,018.42 and 283,324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,592.16, 468,018.42 and 283,324.98 is: 422,846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,592.16 : 468,018.42 = 283,324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,592.16/468,018.42 = 283,324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,592.16x = 468,018.42 × 283,324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,592.16x = 132,601,309,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,601,309,486.13/313,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,846.38

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