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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,786.08, 571,317.36 and 311,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,786.08, 571,317.36 and 311,113.12 is: 466,782.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,786.08 : 571,317.36 = 311,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,786.08/571,317.36 = 311,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,786.08x = 571,317.36 × 311,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,786.08x = 177,744,326,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,744,326,379.76/380,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,782.63

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