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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,955.20, 682,994.40 and 286,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,955.20, 682,994.40 and 286,475.20 is: 430,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,955.20 : 682,994.40 = 286,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,955.20/682,994.40 = 286,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,955.20x = 682,994.40 × 286,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,955.20x = 195,660,957,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,660,957,338.88/454,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,066.43

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