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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,991.39, 484,247.93 and 286,347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,991.39, 484,247.93 and 286,347.99 is: 395,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,991.39 : 484,247.93 = 286,347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,991.39/484,247.93 = 286,347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,991.39x = 484,247.93 × 286,347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,991.39x = 138,663,419,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,663,419,985.42/350,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,062.17

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