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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,827.02, 472,448.10 and 285,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,827.02, 472,448.10 and 285,926.30 is: 430,445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,827.02 : 472,448.10 = 285,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,827.02/472,448.10 = 285,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,827.02x = 472,448.10 × 285,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,827.02x = 135,085,337,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,085,337,175.03/313,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,445.21

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