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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,798.52, 429,299.22 and 185,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,798.52, 429,299.22 and 185,462.12 is: 277,612.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,798.52 : 429,299.22 = 185,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,798.52/429,299.22 = 185,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,798.52x = 429,299.22 × 185,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,798.52x = 79,618,743,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,618,743,455.55/286,798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,612.11

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