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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,375.32, 618,247.44 and 285,651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,375.32, 618,247.44 and 285,651.36 is: 428,258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,375.32 : 618,247.44 = 285,651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,375.32/618,247.44 = 285,651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,375.32x = 618,247.44 × 285,651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,375.32x = 176,603,222,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,603,222,052.52/412,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,258.47

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