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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,758.08, 683,565.18 and 286,761.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,758.08, 683,565.18 and 286,761.09 is: 430,096.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,758.08 : 683,565.18 = 286,761.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,758.08/683,565.18 = 286,761.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,758.08x = 683,565.18 × 286,761.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,758.08x = 196,019,896,102.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,019,896,102.85/455,758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,096.37

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