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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,386.03, 436,816.49 and 282,335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,386.03, 436,816.49 and 282,335.97 is: 389,805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,386.03 : 436,816.49 = 282,335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,386.03/436,816.49 = 282,335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,386.03x = 436,816.49 × 282,335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,386.03x = 123,329,007,416.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,329,007,416.15/316,386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,805.48

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