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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,795.20, 682,754.40 and 286,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,795.20, 682,754.40 and 286,315.20 is: 429,826.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,795.20 : 682,754.40 = 286,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,795.20/682,754.40 = 286,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,795.20x = 682,754.40 × 286,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,795.20x = 195,482,962,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,482,962,586.88/454,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,826.35

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