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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,222.80, 604,834.20 and 285,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,222.80, 604,834.20 and 285,124.80 is: 427,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,222.80 : 604,834.20 = 285,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,222.80/604,834.20 = 285,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,222.80x = 604,834.20 × 285,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,222.80x = 172,453,230,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,453,230,308.16/403,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,687.20

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