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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,487.60, 607,606.20 and 286,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,487.60, 607,606.20 and 286,389.60 is: 430,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,487.60 : 607,606.20 = 286,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,487.60/607,606.20 = 286,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,487.60x = 607,606.20 × 286,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,487.60x = 174,012,096,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,012,096,575.52/404,487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,203.79

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