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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,239.61, 437,895.33 and 283,609.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,239.61, 437,895.33 and 283,609.35 is: 391,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,239.61 : 437,895.33 = 283,609.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,239.61/437,895.33 = 283,609.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,239.61x = 437,895.33 × 283,609.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,239.61x = 124,191,210,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,191,210,441.10/317,239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,474.48

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