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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,305.42, 611,260.46 and 286,302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,305.42, 611,260.46 and 286,302.92 is: 428,614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,305.42 : 611,260.46 = 286,302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,305.42/611,260.46 = 286,302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,305.42x = 611,260.46 × 286,302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,305.42x = 175,005,654,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,005,654,578.54/408,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,614.58

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