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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,382.40, 497,073.60 and 286,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,382.40, 497,073.60 and 286,281.60 is: 429,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,382.40 : 497,073.60 = 286,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,382.40/497,073.60 = 286,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,382.40x = 497,073.60 × 286,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,382.40x = 142,303,025,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,303,025,525.76/331,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,422.40

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