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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,017.60, 607,526.40 and 286,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,017.60, 607,526.40 and 286,822.40 is: 430,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,017.60 : 607,526.40 = 286,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,017.60/607,526.40 = 286,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,017.60x = 607,526.40 × 286,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,017.60x = 174,252,180,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,252,180,111.36/405,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,233.60

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