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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,240.30, 631,299.71 and 285,419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,240.30, 631,299.71 and 285,419.86 is: 394,071.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,240.30 : 631,299.71 = 285,419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,240.30/631,299.71 = 285,419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,240.30x = 631,299.71 × 285,419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,240.30x = 180,185,474,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,185,474,846.24/457,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,071.73

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