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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,908.96, 696,029.28 and 286,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,908.96, 696,029.28 and 286,209.12 is: 429,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,908.96 : 696,029.28 = 286,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,908.96/696,029.28 = 286,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,908.96x = 696,029.28 × 286,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,908.96x = 199,209,927,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,209,927,723.03/463,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,416.00

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