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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,247.80, 618,371.70 and 286,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,247.80, 618,371.70 and 286,276.60 is: 429,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,247.80 : 618,371.70 = 286,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,247.80/618,371.70 = 286,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,247.80x = 618,371.70 × 286,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,247.80x = 177,025,347,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,025,347,812.22/412,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,414.90

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