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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,312.48, 502,346.97 and 283,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,312.48, 502,346.97 and 283,168.40 is: 422,966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,312.48 : 502,346.97 = 283,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,312.48/502,346.97 = 283,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,312.48x = 502,346.97 × 283,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,312.48x = 142,248,787,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,248,787,739.75/336,312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,966.13

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