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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,805.88, 495,286.49 and 284,723.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,805.88, 495,286.49 and 284,723.53 is: 425,006.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,805.88 : 495,286.49 = 284,723.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,805.88/495,286.49 = 284,723.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,805.88x = 495,286.49 × 284,723.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,805.88x = 141,019,717,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,019,717,267.70/331,805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,006.69

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