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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,910.10, 607,365.15 and 286,714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,910.10, 607,365.15 and 286,714.90 is: 430,072.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,910.10 : 607,365.15 = 286,714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,910.10/607,365.15 = 286,714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,910.10x = 607,365.15 × 286,714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,910.10x = 174,140,638,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,140,638,245.74/404,910.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,072.35

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