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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,391.82, 608,186.84 and 285,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,391.82, 608,186.84 and 285,682.28 is: 428,593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,391.82 : 608,186.84 = 285,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,391.82/608,186.84 = 285,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,391.82x = 608,186.84 × 285,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,391.82x = 173,748,198,647.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,748,198,647.85/405,391.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,593.26

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