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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,381.06, 447,670.65 and 286,973.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,381.06, 447,670.65 and 286,973.38 is: 394,828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,381.06 : 447,670.65 = 286,973.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,381.06/447,670.65 = 286,973.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,381.06x = 447,670.65 × 286,973.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,381.06x = 128,469,559,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,469,559,557.30/325,381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,828.02

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