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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,059.60, 927,089.40 and 286,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,059.60, 927,089.40 and 286,283.60 is: 429,425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,059.60 : 927,089.40 = 286,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,059.60/927,089.40 = 286,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,059.60x = 927,089.40 × 286,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,059.60x = 265,410,490,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,410,490,953.84/618,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,425.40

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