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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,287.97, 475,173.81 and 286,836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,287.97, 475,173.81 and 286,836.19 is: 395,880.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,287.97 : 475,173.81 = 286,836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,287.97/475,173.81 = 286,836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,287.97x = 475,173.81 × 286,836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,287.97x = 136,297,044,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,297,044,060.25/344,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,880.94

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