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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,827.70, 682,803.15 and 286,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,827.70, 682,803.15 and 286,347.70 is: 429,875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,827.70 : 682,803.15 = 286,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,827.70/682,803.15 = 286,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,827.70x = 682,803.15 × 286,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,827.70x = 195,519,111,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,519,111,555.26/454,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,875.12

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