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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,791.47, 657,004.50 and 286,611.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,791.47, 657,004.50 and 286,611.71 is: 429,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,791.47 : 657,004.50 = 286,611.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,791.47/657,004.50 = 286,611.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,791.47x = 657,004.50 × 286,611.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,791.47x = 188,305,180,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,305,180,198.09/438,791.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,145.03

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