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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,910.51, 712,913.81 and 286,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,910.51, 712,913.81 and 286,266.22 is: 428,826.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,910.51 : 712,913.81 = 286,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,910.51/712,913.81 = 286,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,910.51x = 712,913.81 × 286,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,910.51x = 204,083,138,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,083,138,360.88/475,910.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,826.71

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