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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,031.23, 439,924.54 and 286,898.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,031.23, 439,924.54 and 286,898.73 is: 395,615.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,031.23 : 439,924.54 = 286,898.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,031.23/439,924.54 = 286,898.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,031.23x = 439,924.54 × 286,898.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,031.23x = 126,213,790,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,213,790,387.34/319,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,615.78

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