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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,775.44, 431,946.34 and 286,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,775.44, 431,946.34 and 286,263.44 is: 392,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,775.44 : 431,946.34 = 286,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,775.44/431,946.34 = 286,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,775.44x = 431,946.34 × 286,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,775.44x = 123,650,445,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,650,445,183.81/314,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,821.13

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