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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,162.36, 604,285.51 and 285,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,162.36, 604,285.51 and 285,145.48 is: 393,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,162.36 : 604,285.51 = 285,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,162.36/604,285.51 = 285,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,162.36x = 604,285.51 × 285,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,162.36x = 172,309,281,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,309,281,806.00/438,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,254.41

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