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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,869.02, 472,511.52 and 285,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,869.02, 472,511.52 and 285,968.30 is: 430,508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,869.02 : 472,511.52 = 285,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,869.02/472,511.52 = 285,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,869.02x = 472,511.52 × 285,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,869.02x = 135,123,316,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,123,316,104.82/313,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,508.61

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