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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,345.07, 475,252.60 and 286,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,345.07, 475,252.60 and 286,893.28 is: 395,959.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,345.07 : 475,252.60 = 286,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,345.07/475,252.60 = 286,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,345.07x = 475,252.60 × 286,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,345.07x = 136,346,775,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,346,775,808.06/344,345.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,959.72

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