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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,995.61, 633,150.14 and 286,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,995.61, 633,150.14 and 286,614.32 is: 395,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,995.61 : 633,150.14 = 286,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,995.61/633,150.14 = 286,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,995.61x = 633,150.14 × 286,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,995.61x = 181,469,892,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,469,892,235.18/458,995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,363.02

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