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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,383.06, 447,673.41 and 286,975.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,383.06, 447,673.41 and 286,975.38 is: 394,830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,383.06 : 447,673.41 = 286,975.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,383.06/447,673.41 = 286,975.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,383.06x = 447,673.41 × 286,975.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,383.06x = 128,471,246,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,471,246,950.65/325,383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,830.78

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