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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,145.92, 632,612.84 and 286,264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,145.92, 632,612.84 and 286,264.13 is: 395,276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,145.92 : 632,612.84 = 286,264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,145.92/632,612.84 = 286,264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,145.92x = 632,612.84 × 286,264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,145.92x = 181,094,359,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,094,359,675.04/458,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,276.59

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