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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,425.21, 747,220.95 and 286,295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,425.21, 747,220.95 and 286,295.31 is: 428,344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,425.21 : 747,220.95 = 286,295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,425.21/747,220.95 = 286,295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,425.21x = 747,220.95 × 286,295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,425.21x = 213,925,853,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,925,853,518.74/499,425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,344.12

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