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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,209.40, 681,314.10 and 286,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,209.40, 681,314.10 and 286,247.80 is: 429,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,209.40 : 681,314.10 = 286,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,209.40/681,314.10 = 286,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,209.40x = 681,314.10 × 286,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,209.40x = 195,024,662,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,024,662,233.98/454,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,371.70

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