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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,661.20, 693,991.80 and 285,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,661.20, 693,991.80 and 285,514.20 is: 428,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,661.20 : 693,991.80 = 285,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,661.20/693,991.80 = 285,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,661.20x = 693,991.80 × 285,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,661.20x = 198,144,513,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,144,513,583.56/462,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,271.30

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