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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,226.94, 593,838.34 and 286,986.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,226.94, 593,838.34 and 286,986.65 is: 396,125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,226.94 : 593,838.34 = 286,986.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,226.94/593,838.34 = 286,986.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,226.94x = 593,838.34 × 286,986.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,226.94x = 170,423,672,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,423,672,151.50/430,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,125.06

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