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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,239.40, 681,359.10 and 286,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,239.40, 681,359.10 and 286,277.80 is: 429,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,239.40 : 681,359.10 = 286,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,239.40/681,359.10 = 286,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,239.40x = 681,359.10 × 286,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,239.40x = 195,057,984,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,057,984,157.98/454,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,416.70

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