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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,382.03, 436,810.97 and 282,331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,382.03, 436,810.97 and 282,331.97 is: 389,799.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,382.03 : 436,810.97 = 282,331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,382.03/436,810.97 = 282,331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,382.03x = 436,810.97 × 282,331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,382.03x = 123,325,700,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,325,700,199.49/316,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,799.95

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