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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,265.70, 428,742.45 and 279,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,265.70, 428,742.45 and 279,704.70 is: 418,915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,265.70 : 428,742.45 = 279,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,265.70/428,742.45 = 279,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,265.70x = 428,742.45 × 279,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,265.70x = 119,921,278,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,921,278,354.52/286,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,915.99

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