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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,304.30, 611,258.77 and 286,301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,304.30, 611,258.77 and 286,301.79 is: 428,612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,304.30 : 611,258.77 = 286,301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,304.30/611,258.77 = 286,301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,304.30x = 611,258.77 × 286,301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,304.30x = 175,004,480,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,004,480,004.20/408,304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,612.88

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