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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,968.60, 650,855.70 and 285,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,968.60, 650,855.70 and 285,252.60 is: 427,815.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,968.60 : 650,855.70 = 285,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,968.60/650,855.70 = 285,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,968.60x = 650,855.70 × 285,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,968.60x = 185,658,280,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,658,280,649.82/433,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,815.01

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