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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,995.91, 429,079.98 and 257,783.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,995.91, 429,079.98 and 257,783.61 is: 386,753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,995.91 : 429,079.98 = 257,783.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,995.91/429,079.98 = 257,783.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,995.91x = 429,079.98 × 257,783.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,995.91x = 110,609,788,798.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,609,788,798.87/285,995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,753.04

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