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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,233.40, 681,350.10 and 286,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,233.40, 681,350.10 and 286,271.80 is: 429,407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,233.40 : 681,350.10 = 286,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,233.40/681,350.10 = 286,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,233.40x = 681,350.10 × 286,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,233.40x = 195,051,319,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,051,319,557.18/454,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,407.70

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