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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,691.16, 584,872.73 and 286,056.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,691.16, 584,872.73 and 286,056.54 is: 394,878.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,691.16 : 584,872.73 = 286,056.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,691.16/584,872.73 = 286,056.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,691.16x = 584,872.73 × 286,056.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,691.16x = 167,306,669,484.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,306,669,484.15/423,691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,878.83

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