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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,281.90, 429,422.85 and 279,720.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,281.90, 429,422.85 and 279,720.90 is: 419,581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,281.90 : 429,422.85 = 279,720.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,281.90/429,422.85 = 279,720.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,281.90x = 429,422.85 × 279,720.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,281.90x = 120,118,546,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,118,546,082.57/286,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,581.35

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