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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,356.08, 651,542.76 and 285,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,356.08, 651,542.76 and 285,545.52 is: 428,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,356.08 : 651,542.76 = 285,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,356.08/651,542.76 = 285,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,356.08x = 651,542.76 × 285,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,356.08x = 186,045,116,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,045,116,206.44/434,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,323.96

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