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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,282.74, 623,001.69 and 285,996.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,282.74, 623,001.69 and 285,996.75 is: 429,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,282.74 : 623,001.69 = 285,996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,282.74/623,001.69 = 285,996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,282.74x = 623,001.69 × 285,996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,282.74x = 178,176,458,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,176,458,584.51/415,282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,048.55

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