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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,319.70, 478,979.55 and 283,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,319.70, 478,979.55 and 283,377.30 is: 425,065.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,319.70 : 478,979.55 = 283,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,319.70/478,979.55 = 283,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,319.70x = 478,979.55 × 283,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,319.70x = 135,731,931,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,731,931,634.22/319,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,065.95

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