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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,259.84, 934,151.64 and 286,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,259.84, 934,151.64 and 286,016.24 is: 428,685.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,259.84 : 934,151.64 = 286,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,259.84/934,151.64 = 286,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,259.84x = 934,151.64 × 286,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,259.84x = 267,182,539,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,182,539,662.63/623,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,685.63

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