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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,865.41, 610,399.58 and 287,156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,865.41, 610,399.58 and 287,156.18 is: 430,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,865.41 : 610,399.58 = 287,156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,865.41/610,399.58 = 287,156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,865.41x = 610,399.58 × 287,156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,865.41x = 175,280,011,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,280,011,756.62/406,865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,805.88

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