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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,256.42, 618,469.14 and 287,038.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,256.42, 618,469.14 and 287,038.98 is: 429,575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,256.42 : 618,469.14 = 287,038.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,256.42/618,469.14 = 287,038.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,256.42x = 618,469.14 × 287,038.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,256.42x = 177,524,751,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,524,751,107.08/413,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,575.30

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