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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,481.60, 607,597.20 and 286,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,481.60, 607,597.20 and 286,383.60 is: 430,194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,481.60 : 607,597.20 = 286,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,481.60/607,597.20 = 286,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,481.60x = 607,597.20 × 286,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,481.60x = 174,005,873,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,005,873,485.92/404,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,194.78

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