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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,825.02, 472,445.09 and 285,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,825.02, 472,445.09 and 285,924.30 is: 430,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,825.02 : 472,445.09 = 285,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,825.02/472,445.09 = 285,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,825.02x = 472,445.09 × 285,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,825.02x = 135,083,531,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,083,531,646.69/313,825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,442.20

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