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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,644.72, 591,682.80 and 292,581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,644.72, 591,682.80 and 292,581.28 is: 403,866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,644.72 : 591,682.80 = 292,581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,644.72/591,682.80 = 292,581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,644.72x = 591,682.80 × 292,581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,644.72x = 173,115,310,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,115,310,977.98/428,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,866.66

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