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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,746.83, 657,637.22 and 286,881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,746.83, 657,637.22 and 286,881.28 is: 430,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,746.83 : 657,637.22 = 286,881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,746.83/657,637.22 = 286,881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,746.83x = 657,637.22 × 286,881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,746.83x = 188,663,810,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,663,810,169.14/438,746.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,006.09

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