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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,987.99, 633,206.93 and 286,606.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,987.99, 633,206.93 and 286,606.67 is: 395,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,987.99 : 633,206.93 = 286,606.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,987.99/633,206.93 = 286,606.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,987.99x = 633,206.93 × 286,606.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,987.99x = 181,481,325,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,481,325,029.16/458,987.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,394.50

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