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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,814.24, 627,982.62 and 285,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,814.24, 627,982.62 and 285,855.44 is: 428,620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,814.24 : 627,982.62 = 285,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,814.24/627,982.62 = 285,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,814.24x = 627,982.62 × 285,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,814.24x = 179,512,248,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,512,248,152.45/418,814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,620.21

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