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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,159.16, 934,364.82 and 285,777.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,159.16, 934,364.82 and 285,777.18 is: 428,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,159.16 : 934,364.82 = 285,777.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,159.16/934,364.82 = 285,777.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,159.16x = 934,364.82 × 285,777.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,159.16x = 267,020,143,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,020,143,350.81/623,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,494.29

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