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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,387.31, 436,818.24 and 282,337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,387.31, 436,818.24 and 282,337.25 is: 389,807.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,387.31 : 436,818.24 = 282,337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,387.31/436,818.24 = 282,337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,387.31x = 436,818.24 × 282,337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,387.31x = 123,330,058,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,330,058,447.35/316,387.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,807.23

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