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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,316.96, 934,237.17 and 286,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,316.96, 934,237.17 and 286,073.46 is: 428,771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,316.96 : 934,237.17 = 286,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,316.96/934,237.17 = 286,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,316.96x = 934,237.17 × 286,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,316.96x = 267,260,459,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,260,459,682.51/623,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,771.36

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