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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,096.56, 569,617.91 and 285,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,096.56, 569,617.91 and 285,550.72 is: 393,745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,096.56 : 569,617.91 = 285,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,096.56/569,617.91 = 285,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,096.56x = 569,617.91 × 285,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,096.56x = 162,654,804,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,654,804,325.40/413,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,745.24

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