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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,289.04, 693,581.40 and 285,261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,289.04, 693,581.40 and 285,261.84 is: 427,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,289.04 : 693,581.40 = 285,261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,289.04/693,581.40 = 285,261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,289.04x = 693,581.40 × 285,261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,289.04x = 197,852,306,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,852,306,353.78/463,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,060.19

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