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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,169.34, 682,559.08 and 286,899.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,169.34, 682,559.08 and 286,899.18 is: 429,282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,169.34 : 682,559.08 = 286,899.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,169.34/682,559.08 = 286,899.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,169.34x = 682,559.08 × 286,899.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,169.34x = 195,825,639,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,825,639,636.31/456,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,282.78

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