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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,180.67, 631,214.44 and 285,167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,180.67, 631,214.44 and 285,167.66 is: 393,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,180.67 : 631,214.44 = 285,167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,180.67/631,214.44 = 285,167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,180.67x = 631,214.44 × 285,167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,180.67x = 180,001,940,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,001,940,944.02/457,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,721.68

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