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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,516.60, 429,774.90 and 262,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,516.60, 429,774.90 and 262,022.20 is: 393,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,516.60 : 429,774.90 = 262,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,516.60/429,774.90 = 262,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,516.60x = 429,774.90 × 262,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,516.60x = 112,610,564,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,610,564,802.78/286,516.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,033.30

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