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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,095.60, 622,643.40 and 286,664.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,095.60, 622,643.40 and 286,664.03 is: 429,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,095.60 : 622,643.40 = 286,664.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,095.60/622,643.40 = 286,664.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,095.60x = 622,643.40 × 286,664.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,095.60x = 178,489,463,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,489,463,183.69/415,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,996.04

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