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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,886.40, 429,345.45 and 263,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,886.40, 429,345.45 and 263,266.80 is: 393,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,886.40 : 429,345.45 = 263,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,886.40/429,345.45 = 263,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,886.40x = 429,345.45 × 263,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,886.40x = 113,032,402,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,032,402,716.06/286,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,997.08

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