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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,181.04, 631,218.09 and 285,360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,181.04, 631,218.09 and 285,360.73 is: 393,990.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,181.04 : 631,218.09 = 285,360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,181.04/631,218.09 = 285,360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,181.04x = 631,218.09 × 285,360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,181.04x = 180,124,854,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,124,854,951.61/457,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,990.21

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