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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,784.40, 535,176.60 and 286,800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,784.40, 535,176.60 and 286,800.40 is: 430,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,784.40 : 535,176.60 = 286,800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,784.40/535,176.60 = 286,800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,784.40x = 535,176.60 × 286,800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,784.40x = 153,488,862,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,488,862,950.64/356,784.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,200.60

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