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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,798.80, 430,198.20 and 284,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,798.80, 430,198.20 and 284,955.60 is: 427,433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,798.80 : 430,198.20 = 284,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,798.80/430,198.20 = 284,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,798.80x = 430,198.20 × 284,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,798.80x = 122,587,386,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,587,386,199.92/286,798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,433.40

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