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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,267.16, 641,972.88 and 286,232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,267.16, 641,972.88 and 286,232.04 is: 429,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,267.16 : 641,972.88 = 286,232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,267.16/641,972.88 = 286,232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,267.16x = 641,972.88 × 286,232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,267.16x = 183,753,207,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,753,207,067.08/428,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,062.10

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