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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,071.65, 537,114.08 and 286,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,071.65, 537,114.08 and 286,662.68 is: 429,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,071.65 : 537,114.08 = 286,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,071.65/537,114.08 = 286,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,071.65x = 537,114.08 × 286,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,071.65x = 153,970,561,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,970,561,638.53/358,071.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,999.31

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