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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,986.60, 561,051.54 and 285,758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,986.60, 561,051.54 and 285,758.76 is: 393,932.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,986.60 : 561,051.54 = 285,758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,986.60/561,051.54 = 285,758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,986.60x = 561,051.54 × 285,758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,986.60x = 160,325,392,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,325,392,366.49/406,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,932.85

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