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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,567.70, 429,851.55 and 263,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,567.70, 429,851.55 and 263,822.90 is: 395,734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,567.70 : 429,851.55 = 263,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,567.70/429,851.55 = 263,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,567.70x = 429,851.55 × 263,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,567.70x = 113,404,682,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,404,682,490.50/286,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,734.35

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