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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,451.54, 608,276.22 and 285,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,451.54, 608,276.22 and 285,741.82 is: 428,682.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,451.54 : 608,276.22 = 285,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,451.54/608,276.22 = 285,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,451.54x = 608,276.22 × 285,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,451.54x = 173,809,954,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,809,954,165.52/405,451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,682.44

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