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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,341.82, 475,248.11 and 286,890.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,341.82, 475,248.11 and 286,890.03 is: 395,955.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,341.82 : 475,248.11 = 286,890.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,341.82/475,248.11 = 286,890.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,341.82x = 475,248.11 × 286,890.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,341.82x = 136,343,943,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,343,943,100.89/344,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,955.23

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