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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,279.72, 587,251.83 and 312,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,279.72, 587,251.83 and 312,410 is: 466,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,279.72 : 587,251.83 = 312,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,279.72/587,251.83 = 312,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,279.72x = 587,251.83 × 312,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,279.72x = 183,463,344,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,463,344,210.30/393,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,495.82

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