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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,706.67, 428,631.39 and 201,630.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,706.67, 428,631.39 and 201,630.95 is: 302,496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,706.67 : 428,631.39 = 201,630.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,706.67/428,631.39 = 201,630.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,706.67x = 428,631.39 × 201,630.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,706.67x = 86,425,355,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,425,355,437.10/285,706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,496.80

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