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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,607.40, 428,411.10 and 219,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,607.40, 428,411.10 and 219,252.20 is: 328,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,607.40 : 428,411.10 = 219,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,607.40/428,411.10 = 219,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,607.40x = 428,411.10 × 219,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,607.40x = 93,930,076,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,930,076,179.42/285,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,878.30

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