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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,228.29, 693,490.28 and 285,201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,228.29, 693,490.28 and 285,201.09 is: 426,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,228.29 : 693,490.28 = 285,201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,228.29/693,490.28 = 285,201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,228.29x = 693,490.28 × 285,201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,228.29x = 197,784,182,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,784,182,334.40/463,228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,969.14

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