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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,628.89, 430,004.50 and 97,082.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,628.89, 430,004.50 and 97,082.62 is: 145,644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,628.89 : 430,004.50 = 97,082.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,628.89/430,004.50 = 97,082.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,628.89x = 430,004.50 × 97,082.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,628.89x = 41,745,963,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,745,963,471.79/286,628.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,644.65

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