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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,163.39, 682,550.16 and 286,893.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,163.39, 682,550.16 and 286,893.25 is: 429,273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,163.39 : 682,550.16 = 286,893.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,163.39/682,550.16 = 286,893.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,163.39x = 682,550.16 × 286,893.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,163.39x = 195,819,033,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,819,033,690.42/456,163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,273.89

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