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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,183.06, 465,630.39 and 287,089.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,183.06, 465,630.39 and 287,089.88 is: 395,282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,183.06 : 465,630.39 = 287,089.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,183.06/465,630.39 = 287,089.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,183.06x = 465,630.39 × 287,089.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,183.06x = 133,677,770,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,677,770,461.30/338,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,282.28

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