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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,220, 968,881.12 and 286,194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,220, 968,881.12 and 286,194.67 is: 429,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,220 : 968,881.12 = 286,194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,220/968,881.12 = 286,194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,220x = 968,881.12 × 286,194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,220x = 277,288,612,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,288,612,407.63/646,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,093.21

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