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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,856.70, 488,785.05 and 286,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,856.70, 488,785.05 and 286,458.30 is: 429,687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,856.70 : 488,785.05 = 286,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,856.70/488,785.05 = 286,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,856.70x = 488,785.05 × 286,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,856.70x = 140,016,534,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,016,534,488.42/325,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,687.45

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