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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,117.94, 909,078.63 and 286,269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,117.94, 909,078.63 and 286,269.46 is: 429,357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,117.94 : 909,078.63 = 286,269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,117.94/909,078.63 = 286,269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,117.94x = 909,078.63 × 286,269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,117.94x = 260,241,448,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,241,448,507.64/606,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,357.77

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